Dental Receptionist & Aspiring Dental Assistant

Bupa Dental; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bupa Dental Elsternwick is seeking a Dental Assistant - Receptionist to manage the front desk, schedule appointments, handle billing and records, and support clinical care at the Elsternwick clinic.

You should have 1+ years of experience as a dental or medical receptionist, be a motivated self-starter in a fast-paced team, and demonstrate excellent communication and a cheerful approach. The full-time role may include Saturdays and offers growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience as a dental or medical receptionist preferred.
• Willingness to learn dental assisting in a fast-paced clinic.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Cheerful, patient-focused approach and rapport-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide front desk reception services: appointment scheduling, billing, and record management.
• Support clinical care and patient education on dental health as needed.
• Provide administrative support to the front office to ensure smooth patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Patient care

Attention to detail

Job description

Dental Assistant - Receptionist | Elsternwick Elsternwick, Victoria

• Dental Assistant - Receptionist (reception focus and willing to learn DA) | Bupa Dental Elsternwick
• Employment Type: Full Time, 38 hours (likely Saturdays or occassional ones)
• Practice Details:Chairs: 3 | Tram stops in front of clinic, train 10 min walk & free street parking!!| Practice Information

At Bupa, purpose meets possible. Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, more personal and more human.

We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people tolive longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is changing, and so are we. We’re investing in more clinics, better systems and smarter, more connected ways to help our customers. As we continue to expand our services and invest in innovation, you’ll help create a healthcare system that meets people where they are, responds to what they need and leaves them better than before.

Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility. Just imagine the impact you could make.

The purpose of the Dental Assistant - Receptionist role is to provide reception services at the front office of the Dental Practice, manage patient appointments, billing, payment receipts and records, while also supporting clinical care and assisting in patient education on dental health. Additionally, this role includes providing administrative support to the front office as needed, ensuring the delivery of patient care goals.

What you’ll need to make it possible

• Available to work Full Time hours, with some Saturdays ideally
• Ideally 1+ years’ experience working as a dental or medical receptionist and willing to learn dental assisting
• You're a motivated self-starter, this is a fast paced and dynamic role
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Passionate about customer service and patient care
• Organised with attention to detail
• Ability to build rapport with patients, in a cheerful, light-hearted manner

As part of the application process, you may be invited to complete a short online interview powered by AI. This takes around 30 minutes and helps us gain a deeper understanding of your experience and strengths.

Why you’ll love it?

• We support our people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves.
• With access to continuous learning, development programs, and internal career pathways, you’ll be supported to grow your career and take the next step with confidence.
• Our employees can access wide range of benefits: from our own products (incl. health insurance discounts) to many other products and services via our partnerships program (like Apple, Samsung, JB Hi-Fi, plus gym and spa discounts to name a few). We reward our people and celebrate their success, provide initiatives that develop careers and look after our people’s health, wellbeing, and futures.

Here at Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are committed to building diverse teams that are reflective of the communities we serve and fostering a fair and inclusive workplace free from discrimination, bullying and harassment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants and are dedicated to removing barriers to participation.

If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s shape the future of healthcare, together.

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