Dental Assistant | Bupa Dental Southland
Employment Type: Part‐Time or Full‐Time roles available
Practice Details
Chairs: 2 | Conveniently located near public transport, located within Westfield Cheltenham!
Company Overview
Bupa is a global healthcare leader committed to helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives.
Role Overview
The purpose of the Dental Assistant - Receptionist role is to support the delivery of safe, high‐quality clinical care while also providing efficient front‐office services. This dual role maintains treatment rooms and equipment to infection control standards, manages sterilisation processes and assists with patient care. It also oversees reception duties including appointment management, billing, payment processing and accurate record‐keeping, while contributing to patient education and overall practice operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide chair‐side assistance, including suction, passing instruments, mixing techniques and assisting with x‐ray procedures.
* Clean and prepare treatment rooms, dental instruments and equipment in accordance with infection control standards and BDC procedures.
* Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures to ensure high‐quality, secure services and a safe workplace.
* Assist with appointment scheduling, booking, cancellation, re‐booking and confirming appointments as required.
* Support front‐office duties such as billing, payment processing and accurate record‐keeping.
* Ensure work performed with a medium level of accountability or discretion.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Ideally 6 months experience working as a Dental Assistant in Australia.
* For dual role: prior Dental Assisting experience and willingness to develop reception skills.
* For single‐role position: prior dental experience in either Dental Assisting or Dental Reception.
* Ability to support safe, high‐quality clinical care and efficient front‐office services.
Benefits & Development
* Access to continuous learning, development programs and internal career pathways.
* Health insurance discounts and other benefits through Bupa products.
* Discounts on partner products including Apple, Samsung, JB Hi‐Fi, gym and spa.
* Recognition, rewards and initiatives supporting career growth and wellbeing.
Inclusion & Equality
Here at Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve and fostering a fair and inclusive workplace free from discrimination, bullying and harassment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants, and are dedicated to removing barriers to participation.
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