Dental Assistant

Job Requisition ID: 6079
- Legal Entity: Monash Health
- Location: Berwick, VIC, AU, 3806
- Employment Type: Full Time Fixed Term (Parental Leave)
- Posting Date: 23 Oct 2025

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**Seeking Experienced Dental Assistant to Join a Dynamic Team Environment at Monash Health**

If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a collaborative, positive environment, this position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while advancing your skills as a Dental Assistant.

**Monash Health Dental Services Berwick / Pakenham VIC**
- Fixed Full Time or Fixed Part Time Maternity Leave position

Monash Health Dental Services is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Dental Assistant - Receptionist to join our dynamic team at our Berwick / Pakenham clinic. We have a permanent part-time positions available.

Reporting directly to the Team Coordinator, you will work closely with a dedicated, passionate team to provide exceptional patient care and support in both clinical and administrative settings. As the first point of contact for patients, your professionalism, communication skills, and commitment to excellence will be key to your success in this role.

**About the Role**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assist with chair-side dental procedures and patient care
- Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
- Manage patient appointments, bookings, and inquiries
- Maintain patient records and ensure confidentiality
- Perform general reception duties such as answering phones, checking-in patients, and processing payments
- Support the dental team in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment

**About You**

**Essential Criteria**:

- Proven experience as a Dental Assistant, with additional receptionist experience highly regarded
- Strong knowledge of dental procedures and infection control standards
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Previous experience with dental software systems (e.g., Dental4Windows, Exact) is an advantage

**To be considered for this important role, you will ideally possess the following**:

- Certificate III in Dental Assisting (essential)
- Certificate IV in Oral Health Promotion (preferred)
- Strong organizational skills and a positive, enthusiastic attitude towards work
- A comprehensive understanding of infection control procedures and tracking systems
- Thorough and extensive knowledge of dental procedures
- A friendly, outgoing, and reliable demeanor
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Well-developed clinical and administrative skills
- While previous experience with Titanium software is an advantage, it is not mandatory.

**What’s on Offer**:
This role provides an opportunity to make a real impact on the dental care we provide to a broad range of clients across south-east Melbourne. As a valued member of our committed team, we offer:

- A comprehensive orientation program
- Ongoing professional development to enhance your skills
- The ability to access one day off per month
- Salary packaging benefits that increase your take-home pay

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Amanda Bowen on 0414 267 155.

**Position Description can be**found here**

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

**How to Apply**

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.

**Applications close October 30th, 2025.