Join a Friendly, Modern Practice That Values You

Are you a highly skilled Dental Receptionist who also shines chairside?

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 dual role for someone confident in both front-desk reception and chairside assisting, offering variety and professional growth in your day-to-day.

About the Role

You’ll be switching between front office and chairside roles as needed, with responsibilities including:

Reception (Primary 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

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

What We’re Looking For

Minimum 4+ years’ experience in a dual dental receptionist/dental assistant role

A Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting

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 (2–3 days/week) negotiable
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Perks and benefits

🦷 Established, well-equipped clinic – digital X-rays, scanners, photography

🤝 Supportive team culture – work alongside experienced, down-to-earth professionals

📈 Ongoing training & development – we invest in your growth

💬 Open, collaborative workplace – your ideas and input are genuinely valued

🌟 Established reputation – trusted by the Essendon community for years

💰 Regular reviews – set remuneration bands with clear performance pathways

Apply Now

If you’re ready to join a welcoming team that blends professionalism with personality, we’d love to meet you.

📩 Submit your resume and a short cover letter via Seek.
📞 Please note: we are unable to take phone enquiries for this position.

Help us deliver exceptional care — front to back, start to finish.