Dental Receptionist

2 days ago

Essendon Victoria, Australia The Essendon Dentist Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
Join a Friendly, Modern Practice That Values You

Are you a highly skilled Dental Receptionist who also shines chairside?

We're looking for an experienced team member with a cheerful and positive, can-do attitude to join our long-standing, family-run practice in Essendon. You'll enjoy working in a supportive, fully digital clinic that values patient care and team culture above all else.

This is a dual role for someone confident in both front-desk reception and chairside assisting, offering variety and professional growth in your day-to-day.


About the Role

You'll be switching between front office and chairside roles as needed, with responsibilities including:

Reception (Primary Front-of-House Duties)

  • Warmly greeting and supporting patients from arrival to departure
  • Managing appointments, recalls, and treatment plans
  • Handling phone enquiries, payments, and patient accounts
  • Explaining procedures and post-care in a clear, compassionate manner
  • Additional tasks include rostering, stock management and ordering, treatment-coordination, management reports

Chairside Assisting

  • Providing excellent and efficient four-handed dentistry across general, orthodontic, and implant dentistry
  • Maintaining infection control standards and surgery stock levels
  • Supporting smooth daily operations and enhancing the patient experience

What We're Looking For
  • Minimum 4+ years' experience in a dual dental receptionist/dental assistant role
  • A Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting
  • A cheerful, calming presence — especially over the phone and at first contact
  • Exceptional communication and ability to build rapport with patients
  • Strong admin and organisational skills
  • Proficiency in dental software (Dentally preferred)
  • A growth mindset – open to learning our systems and being mentored
  • Full Australian working rights
  • Available between 8am–6pm, with option for part-time (2–3 days/week) negotiable

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Perks and benefits
  • Established, well-equipped clinic – digital X-rays, scanners, photography
  • Supportive team culture – work alongside experienced, down-to-earth professionals
  • Ongoing training & development – we invest in your growth
  • Open, collaborative workplace – your ideas and input are genuinely valued
  • Established reputation – trusted by the Essendon community for years
  • Regular reviews – set remuneration bands with clear performance pathways

Apply Now

If you're ready to join a welcoming team that blends professionalism with personality, we'd love to meet you.

Submit your resume and a short cover letter via Seek.

Please note: we are unable to take phone enquiries for this position.

Help us deliver exceptional care — front to back, start to finish.

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