**Interested in a clinical and administrative role?**
**Our team is growing and we are in search for a passionate, motivated and friendly individual to join our team as a Dental Assistant/Receptionist with an immediate start.**
This is a dual role for an experienced dental assistant that offers the opportunity for growth into business administration or as a senior dental assistant.
**About Us**
We are a modern and established dental practice with a passionate team of dentists, oral health therapists and hygienists. We are known for not just our outstanding clinical outcomes but for building long-term relationships with our patients and team members. Our practice is located at the entrance to Chapel Street, Melbourne's iconic cultural epicentre, with easy access to public transport and all day parking accessible.
**Your Role**
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assisting our team of clinicians in a wide range of clinical procedures including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and oral surgery
- Infection control and sterilisation duties
- Administration and reception duties including appointment bookings, processing patient accounts and handling patient enquiries
We are looking for someone who is ideally wishing to join us on full-time basis. Our full-time positions consist of 4 weekdays and alternating Saturdays. We are also open to negotiating part-time hours.
As this is a dual role, you will be rostered between our front desk and dental assistant team on alternating days.
**About you**
- Proven dental assisting experience
- An approachable 'people person' with strong communication skills and an enthusiastic personality
- An adaptable team player who is excited to take on new ideas and opportunities
- Proactive, motivated and high attention to detail
- Computer literacy skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment
- A level of flexibility in order to cover leave periods and absences
**Benefits and Perks**
- Excellent remuneration (above award salary) and benefits
- Team social events
- Continuing professional development with resources and opportunities to help you learn and grow professionally
Please provide a detailed cover letter and resume to give us some insight into you and what you are looking for in your next career opportunity.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual
**Salary**: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
All customers are required to wear a mask, masks are available for use at our front desk, hand sanitizers are readily available, common surfaces are sanitized regularly and all staff are required to be vaccinated.
**Experience**:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (required)