Senior Dental Assistant & Front Desk Lead (Casual)

Abano Healthcare Group; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Flexible casual work

Ongoing training and development

Employee assistance program

Abano Referral Program rewards

9% off Medibank Corporate health cover

Flare Benefits app access

Job summary

Maven Dental Maroochydore is seeking an experienced Senior Dental Assistant/Receptionist to join on a casual basis, supporting clinicians and front desk during busy periods. The role spans chairside assistance, patient management and administrative duties to ensure efficient daily operations.

You will work across clinical and front office tasks, handle appointments, payments, and liaise with the Practice Manager and team to keep patient flow smooth, with shifts across opening hours.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in dental assisting, ideally with senior-level experience.
• Experience in dental reception or front-desk responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and patient service skills; confidence with dental practice software.

Responsibilities

• Providing chairside assistance to dentists and supporting procedures.
• Preparing treatment rooms, sterilising instruments and maintaining infection control standards.
• Ensuring clinical equipment, instruments and materials are ready for use.
• Welcoming patients and managing check-in and check-out.
• Scheduling appointments and recalls; responding to enquiries both phone and online.
• Processing payments and health fund enquiries (HICAPS).
• Maintaining accurate patient records and billing information with care and confidentiality.
• Explaining treatment costs, health fund benefits and gaps.
• Supporting the wider team with daily tasks and maintaining smooth patient flow.

Skills

Dental assisting

Reception duties

Dental software

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Infection control

Job description

Maven Dental Maroochydore is seeking an experienced Senior Dental Assistant/Receptionist to join on a casual basis, supporting clinicians and front desk during busy periods. The role spans chairside assistance, patient management and administrative duties to ensure efficient daily operations.

You will work across clinical and front office tasks, handle appointments, payments, and liaise with the Practice Manager and team to keep patient flow smooth, with shifts across opening hours.