Part-Time Dental Receptionist & Admin — Mornington

Southern Oral and Maxilofacial Surgeons; Mornington; On-site; AUD 34,440,000 - 48,216,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time work arrangements

Supportive team environment

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Southern Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Mornington, VIC is seeking a detail-oriented Dental Receptionist/Administrator for a part-time position. You will be the first contact for patients, manage appointments, handle correspondence, and support clinical and admin teams with practice management systems.

Prior dental reception or admin healthcare experience is preferred. Proficiency with practice management software and MS Office, excellent communication, and strong organisational skills are

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a dental receptionist or in an administrative healthcare role.
• Proficiency with practice management software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and staff.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities with multi-tasking capacity.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and data management.
• Understanding of privacy legislation and patient confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Knowledge of infection control and practice management standards in dental settings.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients warmly and manage the reception area to ensure a welcoming atmosphere.
• Schedule and manage patient appointments using practice management software.
• Process patient registrations and maintain up-to-date records.
• Handle telephone inquiries and appointment requests courteously.
• Collect patient fees and maintain financial records accurately.
• Coordinate with clinical staff on schedules, treatment plans, and special requirements.
• Manage practice correspondence, referrals, and clinical communications.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy compliance.
• Support general administrative tasks including filing, data entry and document management.
• If qualified as a Dental Assistant, assist clinically on occasion.

Skills

Dental reception

Administrative healthcare experience

Practice management software

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organisational / time management

Patient confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Dental Assistant qualifications

Tools

Practice management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southern Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Mornington, VIC is seeking a detail-oriented Dental Receptionist/Administrator for a part-time position. You will be the first contact for patients, manage appointments, handle correspondence, and support clinical and admin teams with practice management systems.

Prior dental reception or admin healthcare experience is preferred. Proficiency with practice management software and MS Office, excellent communication, and strong organisational skills are