We offer an exciting opportunity for experienced Receptionists to join our Dental clinic in Cairns for an immediate start for approximately 3 days per week in line with the University calendar.
Our visionJCU Dental aims to support the vision of James Cook University Discipline of Dentistry through:
Provision of clinical experience to dental students
Comprehensive dental care to the public of northern Queensland
Emergency dental care services when required
Provision of clinical education and research environment
Our HistoryThe Discipline of Dentistry at James Cook University was established in **** in response to the challenges presented by the oral health needs of northern Australia, and its foundation is part of the College of Medicines and Dentistry's strong commitment to the provision of professional health education in the area.
Ours is one of only three dental schools in Australia located outside a capital city.
The position
The receptionist will report to the Senior Receptionist.
Key duties:
Check-in and out of patients
Manage a busy phone
Schedule appointments
Liaise with dentistry students, dental staff and other health professionals and health organisations.
Attend to correspondence
Operative eftpos machine




Contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of the team to meet organisational objectives.
Demonstrate appropriate and professional workplace behaviours, provide assistance to other team members and required and undertake other responsibilities as need.
Comply with workplace health and safety policies
Experience and aptitude:
Experience in reception in the dental field or other high volume industry
Sound working knowledge of MS Office programs including internet and email applications
Demonstrated high level customer service with positive interpersonal communications skills including empathy for others who are dealing with high stress situations
Well-developed oral and written communications skills and time management skills
High level organisational skills that enable deadlines to be met and demonstrated ability to prioritise.
Enjoy working in a team environment
Excellent numeracy, literacy and data entry skills
If this sounds like the right role for you, we would love to hear from you.
Apply online and include a short current resume.
We reserve the right to close the advertisement if a suitable candidate has been identified.
Applications close on Friday, 21 August ****.

📌 Casual Receptionist (Cairns) - Immediate Start! (Queensland)
🏢 JCU Dental
📍 Queensland