Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Responsibilities

Dental Assistant Duties

• Chairside assistance during dental procedures
• Prepare and sterilise instruments following infection control protocols
• Set up and maintain treatment rooms
• Provide patient care before, during, and after treatment
• Maintain accurate clinical records and manage stock

Dental Receptionist Duties

• Welcome patients and manage appointments, phone calls, and emails
• Process payments and maintain accurate patient records
• Support the clinical team to ensure a seamless patient journey
• Assist with general administrative duties

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant and/or Dental Receptionist
• Experience with dental software (e.g., Dental4Windows, Exact) is highly regarded
• Strong understanding of infection control and sterilisation procedures
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work weekday shifts between 8:00am and 5:30pm
• Availability for occasional Saturdays and Thursday late shifts is highly regarded

About the Company

1300SMILES Smithfield is a modern, well-established dental practice and part of the Abano Healthcare network, Australia's leading dental support organisation.