Dental Receptionist

1 day ago


Essendon Victoria, Australia The Essendon Dentist Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Join our friendly dental team

We are a modern practice that prides itself on delivering exceptional patient care.

We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Dental Receptionist / Senior Dental Assistant with a mature can-do attitude, who wants to grow and be part of our family-run dental practice.

We are a long-standing practice and offer a full range of general, cosmetic, orthodontic, and implant dentistry


Key Responsibilities
  • Patient management: greeting and welcoming patients, answering all phone enquiries, making & confirming appointments, processing & managing customer accounts, coordinating lab jobs
  • Patient care from entry to the surgery, recall management
  • Explaining procedures, estimates, and post-treatment care clearly and compassionately
  • Chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry in a variety of general dental treatment, orthodontics and implants
  • Maintain our strict infection control standards and stock levels for dental surgeries
  • Daily reception and clinical checklists

  • Contributing ideas to enhance clinical operations and patient experience


Role and responsibilities:

A great culture fit, someone who brings a calm, capable energy to everything you do, and who is comfortable switching between the clinical and administrative sides of the practice.

  • Minimum 4+years' experience in all roles as a Dental Receptionist/ Senior Dental Assistant
  • Ability to build rapport with patients, in a cheerful, light-hearted manner
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal & customer service skills, ability to manage patient expectations and payment plans with empathy and professionalism

  • Certificate III & IV in Dental Assisting, four-handed dentistry- it's second nature to you

  • Growth mindset – you'll be trained into our policies and procedures and should feel comfortable being mentored into our practice
  • Strong organisational, administration and time management skills
  • Detailed infection control knowledge

  • Proficiency in dental software – Dentally preferred

  • Full Australian working rights (essential)

  • Availability to work 8am–6pm, flexible with part -time 3-4 days/ week (negotiable)

Perks and benefits
  • Friendly, supportive team
  • A modern, fully digital practice with photography, X-rays, and scanners
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development
  • Set remuneration bands with regular performance discussions and remuneration reviews
  • A collaborative, open culture that values your input
  • Well-established and trusted in the Essendon community

Apply Now

Ready to bring your skills and positive energy to a fantastic team?

If you thrive in a team that values professionalism, personality, and outstanding patient care — this could be your next great move.

Apply today and grow with us

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter via Seek today.

Please note: Due to the high volume of interest, we kindly ask no phone enquiries regarding this role.



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