Dental Receptionist/Dental Assistant

Shell Cove Dental; Shell Cove; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Shell Cove Dental is seeking a friendly, reliable Dental Receptionist/Assistant to join our team for 3–4 days per week. This varied role blends front desk duties with dental assisting in a busy practice.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organisational skills, a professional, warm and patient-focused manner, the ability to multitask, and a good understanding of infection-control procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A professional, warm and patient-focused manner.
• The ability to multitask and work well within a team.
• A good understanding of infection-control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients and providing excellent customer service
• Managing appointments, phone calls and patient enquiries
• Processing payments and health fund claims
• Maintaining accurate patient records and clinical notes
• Sterilisation and infection-control duties
• Supporting the dentists and wider team with daily practice operations

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Infection control

Job description

We are seeking a friendly, reliable and experienced Dental Receptionist/Assistant to join our team for 3–4 days per week.

This varied role will include both reception and dental assisting duties, so we are looking for someone who is confident working in a busy dental practice and can move comfortably between the front desk and surgery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Welcoming patients and providing excellent customer service
• Managing appointments, phone calls and patient enquiries
• Processing payments and health fund claims
• Maintaining accurate patient records and clinical notes
• Sterilisation and infection-control duties
• Supporting the dentists and wider team with daily practice operations

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A professional, warm and patient-focused manner
• The ability to multitask and work well within a team
• A good understanding of infection-control procedures

This is a great opportunity for an experienced dental professional looking for a stable 3–4-day-per-week position in a supportive and welcoming practice.

Location: Shell Cove