Dental Assistant

2 days ago

Coolum Beach, Queensland, Australia Sunshine Smiles Dental Coolum Beach Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

WE ARE HIRING AN AMAZING DENTAL ASSISTANT & DENTAL RECEPTIONIST TO JOIN OUR TEAM

About the Role: We are seeking two dedicated Dental Assistants/Receptionists to join our dynamic team at our thriving dental practice. In this role, you will provide essential support to our dentists and hygienists, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow and front of house operations on reception. Located just a short walk from main Coolum Beach and surrounded by boutique cafes, you can spend your lunch break in a cafe, going for a walk along the beach or enjoy lunch along the ocean's edge. This role is perfect for someone based on the Sunshine Coast who is looking for 4-5 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with a team of dental professionals to foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Knowledge of front of house administration such as taking HICAPS payments, eftpos payment, appointment book management, answering phone calls, etc.
  • Knowledge of chair side duties, including materials, instruments, and setting up for different clinical procedures, including implants, crown, and bridge, root canal therapy, etc.
  • Understand and comply with infection control and sterilisation procedures to a high standard.
  • Excellent patient management skills, including comforting patients during procedures and handling patient phone calls when required.
  • Excellent communication skills with other staff members.
  • Good computer skills.

Essential skills required for this position:

  • Positive work attitude and excellent work ethic.
  • Experience in dental assisting and reception, Certificate III preferred, however, not compulsory to be successful candidate. We will support the right applicant in completing the required training if necessary.
  • Ability to enjoy work and contribute to a friendly, happy work environment.

Why choose Sunshine Smiles Dental?

  • Work life balance, working only in the mornings or the afternoons
  • Fun and friendly team.
  • Free Parking
  • Work in a beautiful, friendly, family-orientated town, with the Coolum main beach just a short walk away.
  • Work with a team that is professional and supportive.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

How many years' experience do you have as a dental assistant or dental receptionist?

Have you completed a qualification in dental assisting?

Do you have customer service experience?

How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

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