Receptionist / Dental Assistant

DMAC Wantirna Dental Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Cathies Lane Dental in Wantirna, Victoria, is seeking a motivated Receptionist/Dental Assistant for a casual role (3 days, potential for 4) across reception and chairside support. You will greet patients, manage appointments, and assist clinicians to deliver high-quality dental care.

Ideal candidates have experience in dental assisting or customer service, strong communication skills, and flexibility for casual rosters, with Certificate III in Dental Assisting preferred but training may be

Qualifications

• Experience in dental assisting or customer service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Certificate III in Dental Assisting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greeting patients and managing the reception area.
• Scheduling appointments, answering calls, and handling billing/administration.
• Assisting dentists and hygienists chairside.
• Maintaining a clean and well-organised clinical and front office environment.
• Following all health, safety, and infection control procedures.

Skills

Dental assistant

Customer service

Reception

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

Cathies Lane Dental is seeking a motivated and friendly Receptionist/ Dental Assistant to join our team. This casual position (3 days with potential for 4) involves working across both reception and chairside assisting, supporting our clinicians while delivering exceptional patient care.

About the role

Cathies Lane Dental is seeking a motivated and friendly Receptionist/ Dental Assistant to join our team. This casual position (3 days with potential for 4) involves working across both reception and chairside assisting, supporting our clinicians while delivering exceptional patient care.

Key responsibilities

• Greeting patients and managing the reception area
• Scheduling appointments, answering calls, and handling billing/administration
• Assisting dentists and hygienists chairside
• Maintaining a clean and well-organised clinical and front office environment
• Following all health, safety, and infection control procedures

About you

• Experience as a dental assistant or in a customer service/reception role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Flexible to work a casual roster, including evenings/weekends if required
• Certificate III in Dental Assisting (or equivalent) preferred, but we are happy to train the right candidate

What we offer

• Supportive, positive team environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Competitive pay starting from award wage
• Career progression within a well-established practice

About us

Cathies Lane Dental is a trusted, community-focused practice in Wantirna, delivering high-quality, comprehensive dental care. We value professionalism, innovation, and compassionate service in everything we do.