Senior Dental Assistant/ Dental Receptionist

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Essendon Dentist Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Senior Dental Assistant /Dental Receptionist

Location: Essendon, VIC

Work Type: Part Time/Casual (3–4 days per week)

Hours: 8am–6pm


About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Senior Dental Assistant/ Dental Receptionist to join our friendly, collaborative team in Essendon. This dual role is ideal for a confident, motivated team member who enjoys both the clinical and administrative sides of dentistry.

You'll work 3–4 days per week, supporting our dentist chairside and managing treatment plans, schedules, and patient communication.


Key Responsibilities
  • Chairside assisting for all procedures – four-handed dentistry is second nature
  • Manage and coordinate treatment plans and appointments
  • Provide exceptional front-desk customer service, including greeting, scheduling, billing and patient follow-ups, and recall management
  • Explain procedures, costs, and post-treatment care with clarity and empathy
  • Maintain clinical protocols, sterilisation, and infection control procedures
  • Handle payments, claims and treatment estimates confidently

About You

You're a great communicator and conversationalist who naturally builds rapport with patients and team members. You're confident, reliable, and thrive in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.

You bring:

  • 5+ years' experience as a Senior Dental Assistant /Dental Receptionist or Treatment Coordinator
  • Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting (preferred)
  • Excellence in four-handed dentistry
  • A great mix of clinical and reception experience
  • Excellent communication and multitasking skills
  • A mature can-do attitude
  • Proficiency with dental software (we use Dentally)
  • Ability to manage patient expectations, payment plans, and insurance claims
  • Availability to work 8am–6pm
  • Full Australian working rights (essential)

Why Join Us?
  • Supportive, professional and long-standing team
  • Opportunities for growth and continued development
  • Positive, open communication and collaboration
  • Well-established, modern clinic in the heart of Essendon
  • Digital workflows including photography, x-rays and scanners

About Us

At The Essendon Dentist we have proudly cared for generations of families in the Essendon community. We're a modern, comprehensive dental clinic offering general, cosmetic, orthodontic, and implant dentistry—all delivered with care, professionalism and integrity.


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Please note, due to our practice being very busy we can not accept telephone calls in regards to this role at this time.

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