Join a Friendly, Modern Practice That Values You
Are you a highly skilled Dental Assistant who also shines at reception?
We’re looking for an experienced team member with a cheerful and positive, can-do attitude to join our long-standing, family-run practice in Essendon. You’ll enjoy working in a supportive, fully digital clinic that values patient care and team culture above all else.
This is a senior, dual role for someone confident in both chairside assisting and front-desk reception, offering variety and professional growth in your day-to-day.
About the Role
You’ll be switching between chairside and front office and roles as needed, with responsibilities including:
(Primary) Chairside Assisting
* Providing excellent and efficient four-handed dentistry across general, orthodontic, and implant dentistry
* Maintaining infection control standards and surgery stock levels
* Supporting smooth daily operations and enhancing the patient experience
Reception (Front-of-House Duties)
* Warmly greeting and supporting patients from arrival to departure
* Managing appointments, recalls, and treatment plans
* Handling phone enquiries, payments, and patient accounts
* Explaining procedures and post-care in a clear, compassionate manner
* Additional tasks include rostering, stock management and ordering, treatment-coordination, management reports
What We’re Looking For
* Minimum 4+ years’ experience in a dental assistant role
* A Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting
* Advanced chairside skills including implant surgery, crown and bridge, root canal treatment
* A cheerful, calming presence — especially over the phone and at first contact
* Exceptional communication and ability to build rapport with patients
* Strong admin and organisational skills
* Proficiency in dental software (Dentally preferred)
* A growth mindset – open to learning our systems and being mentored
* Full Australian working rights
* Available between 8am–6pm, with option for part-time or casual (2–3 days/week) negotiable
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