Dental Assistant

6 days ago


O'Connor, Australia O'Connor Dental Surgery Full time

We are seeking for highly motivated individuals to join our friendly team as casual/part-time Dental Assistant & Receptionist. This is an opportunity to learn more about the health services industry and to hone your skills in a warm and inclusive practice.

**About The Role**:
As a Dental Assistant & Receptionist, you will be crucial in positively engaging with patients while delivering high-quality care professionally. Your responsibilities will encompass providing dental services, managing reception/administrative tasks, including patient bookings, and maintaining hygiene/safety control procedures. While prior experience is preferred, this role is well-suited for individuals looking to make their mark in the health services industry.

**Other responsibilities include (but are not limited to)**:

- Following up with patients and suppliers
- Setting up the clinic for procedures
- Restocking dental and office supplies
- Sterilisation of dental instruments

**About you**:
As a practice member trusted to provide quality patient customer care, you will display a positive and professional attitude. You will be working autonomously in a small team, so having the initiative to complete tasks is essential. In addition to your engaging manner, you will have a strong work ethic and be willing to learn new skills.

We would love to hear from you if you meet the following criteria:

- Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Able to multitask and adapt
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Computer literate
- Proficiency in English
- Previous Dental Nursing/Assisting experience is highly favourable but can provide training to the highly suitable applicant(s).
- Having approval to work in Australia

**Benefits**:

- Above-market remuneration
- Generous staff discounts on dental procedures and treatment
- Training in relevant dental software and dental procedures

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $24.45 - $36.37 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount

Application Question(s):

- Proficiency in communication (written and oral)

**Experience**:

- Dental reception: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 27/01/2025