We are looking for our next reception and dental assisting superstars.
Deakin Dental Care is a privately owned, general dental practice. We offer all facets of general dentistry including treatment under IV sedation and General Anaesthetic, implants and surgical procedures. The practice is newly fitted out and has grown to be a busy, 4-chair practice.
About the roles:
We are currently recruiting for a full-time receptionist and a part-time/casual dental assistant (4-days a week).
For reception, we are looking for the following:
* Dental experience preferred, however the right attitude and ability to multitask, learn quickly and manage conflicting priorities, is a bonus
* Mature attitude and willingness to manage the day-to-day running of the reception area
* Be able to hit the ground running and thrive in a busy reception area
* Be the face of the business and welcome patients with a smile
* Provide administrative support for multiple clinicians and the Practice Manager
* Be able to liaise professionally with patients face-to-face, over the phone and via email
* Take ownership of tasks and see things through to completion
* Support the Principal Dentist and Practice Manager
* Be able to forward plan and independently seek solutions to any issues that may arise
* Have an understanding of how to book appointments, including being able to triage emergencies
* Take and pass on messages accurately and in a timely manner
* Run daily morning meetings with the team
* Process payments through HICAPS accurately
For the Dental Assistant role, we are looking for the following:
* Ideally, 2 years experience but we are happy to train the right person
* Be willing to learn and get in there to assist with new or unfamiliar procedures
* Be willing to assist in IV sedations and with patients under general anaesthetic in a hospital setting
* Have an understanding of instruments, procedures and the flow of a dental surgery
* Be able to assist different dentists and adapt to different ways of working
* Work within a team environment
* Have an understanding of infection control guidelines and be able to apply these to daily tasks
* Good time management skills
For both roles we are looking for someone with exceptional personal presentation and hygiene, friendly, able to work well within a team environment, takes direction and constructive criticism well, resilient, able to learn quickly and work within a fast paced, busy environment.
Our practice hours are 8-5pm Monday - Thursday, 8-4.30pm Fridays and Saturday 8.30-1pm - an ability to work across these hours is a must, we do have some flexibility and are willing to work with the right person's availability.
Both roles are available immediately and we are interviewing applications as they are received. Please send all applications to
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual
Pay: $25.08 – $37.38 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 38 per week
Work Location: In person