Dental Receptionist

$62,537 - $68,016 (G03) plus 17% superannuation
- Fixed term full time until 30th April 2024
- Excellent public transport options and parking available

**Job reference: 1100571**

**School of Nursing at Curtin**

Curtin’s School of Nursing is the longest established school of nursing in the Australian university sector. From the time it opened 47 years ago, the school has been a key part of the University’s drive to be a leader in health sciences education and research. The school delivers a range of undergraduate courses in nursing, oral health therapy and paramedicine; and specialist postgraduate courses in areas that include diabetes and critical care, child health and midwifery.

**Your new role**

Our school is currently seeking an experienced Dental Receptionist to provide quality administrative assistance to students, patients and the clinical team based at the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia (OCHWA) in Nedlands. The OCHWA is a state of the art dental teaching and learning facility offering a full range of general and speciality dental services to the Western Australian community.

Working alongside an enthusiastic and loyal team, you will provide support for the program’s teaching and learning and community service programs, including sourcing and booking in patients for the Clinic. Additionally, you will prepare clinical reports to support the practitioners and support students by responding to queries.

**Key duties and responsibilities include**:

- Managing and maintaining daily patient appointments, reschedules and enquiries.
- Creation of and maintenance of confidential patient files.
- Maintain all equipment and upkeep of stock levels and undertake necessary orders.
- Mail management; receiving and responding to internal and external correspondence.
- Clinical support including preparing letters and medical reports as required.
- Provide information and assistance to the public, students, and staff, seeking assistance from colleagues as required.

**Key Requirements**:

- Completion of Year 12 secondary school education with demonstrated dental clinic experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and professional manner.
- Demonstrated organisation skills with accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- A positive attitude with the ability to show motivation and initiative.

You will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role, a current Working with Children Check.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact
**Louise Somerset, School Business Manager, Curtin School of Nursing **via

**About us**

Curtin University is one of the world’s top 200 universities according to the 2024 QS World University Rankings (QSWUR). We offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package, a friendly and collaborative work environment, generous leave entitlements and superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and salary-packaging. Our vibrant Bentley campus situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country and includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, and a wide range of food options including a full-range grocer, parking onsite and great public transport connections.

**Join us**

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Please provide a cover letter, and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.

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**Applications close**:
**10pm AWST, Wednesday 19th July 2023.