Permanent Full or Part-time Dental Assistant & Receptionist

Endodontics; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certificate 3 training support

Job summary

Endodontics at Port Macquarie is a private dental specialist practice seeking a permanent full or part-time dental assistant and receptionist to join our team. The role includes chair-side dental assisting and reception duties, with occasional sterilisation tasks.

Training will be provided to enable confidence in all duties; school leavers are welcome and support for completing a Certificate 3 in Dental Assisting is available. Our CBD practice offers easy transport access and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Experience as a dental assistant and receptionist is valued.
• Willingness to complete Certificate 3 in Dental Assisting while employed.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and computer literacy; Apple familiarity is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side dental assisting during procedures.
• Perform reception duties and handle patient communications.
• Occasional sterilisation duties to support the team.
• Assist with scheduling and patient flow.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Reception duties

Sterilisation

Education

Certificate 3 in Dental Assisting

Tools

Apple computers

Job description

Permanent Full or Part-time Dental Assistant & Receptionist

We are seeking an experienced permanent full or part-time dental assistant & receptionist to join our team. This role will involve scheduled shifts as dental assistant and working in reception with occasional duties in sterilisation to support the team in our specialist dental practice.

Training to feel confident in completing dental assisting, sterilisation and reception duties within a specialist Endodontic practice is anticipated and will be happily provided.

School leavers are welcome to apply. The practice will happily support completion of a formal qualification in dental assisting.

About us

Endodontics at Port Macquarie is a private dental specialist practice that offers a friendly and supportive environment and values the contribution our employees make to the practice. Positive practice culture and personal job satisfaction are important to us. We encourage team members to develop skills and build a career in dentistry. We strive to provide the highest level of patient care with a friendly and personalised approach.

Our team are friendly and enjoy working together. They support each other and strive to achieve common goals. Management are focused on ensuring you feel appreciated for your contribution to the practice. This role will offer:

• Full time or Part-time available
• Available hours;
• Monday (8:30am to 5:30pm)
• Tuesday & Wednesday (7:30am to 5:30pm)
• Thursday (7:30am to 5:00pm)
• Alternate Fridays ( 9:00am to 12:00pm)
• No late nights or weekends
• Job stability in an established business
• Competitive renumeration significantly above industry average
• Complete your Certificate 3 in Dental Assisting whilst working.

About the role

The practice operates between 7:30am and 5:30pm and requires assistance on the specified days. Applicants must be available to work these days and hours.

This is a dual role with allocated shifts providing chair‑side assistance during dental procedures and completing reception duties.

The role may also include occasional duties in sterilisation if required to support the team.

The clinical role would suit a team player with a strong work ethic who is focused and demonstrates attention to detail. The role would suit an applicant who achieves job satisfaction through constantly striving to learn more about dental assisting.

The reception role requires a high level of computer literacy (experience with Apple computers an advantage).

Previous experience working as a dental assistant and/or dental or medical receptionist would support the applicant in the requirements of the role (four-handed dental assisting and advanced reception duties).

As one of the full time positions in the practice, this role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work together as part of a team.

We have a strong focus on finding the right person for our team and will happily provide any training required to assist our new staff member to fulfil the requirements of the role.

Our practice is located in the central business district of Port Macquarie. Easy access to public transport and free parking is available in the surrounding streets.