Dental Receptionist - Maternity Position 12 months - November ****
Dental Receptionist – Maternity Leave Cover
The TLC Dentist | Earlwood, Sydney
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 9:00am–5:30pm
12-Month Contract | Commencing November ****
The TLC Dentist is looking for a friendly, organised and experienced Dental Receptionist to join our close-knit team for a 12-month maternity leave position commencing November ****.
We are a busy, modern 2-chair dental practice in Earlwood, Sydney, with a strong focus on providing excellent patient care in a warm, welcoming and professional environment.
About the Role
This is a full-time, 12-month maternity leave contract, working Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm.
As the first point of contact for our patients, you'll play an key role in creating a positive experience from the moment they contact the practice.
You'll also be responsible for keeping our front desk and appointment books running smoothly, so we're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and comfortable working in a busy dental environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
Greeting patients and creating a warm and professional first impression
Answering phone calls, emails and patient enquiries
Scheduling and coordinating appointments
Managing the appointment book efficiently
Helping maintain productive and well-organised clinician books
Processing payments and health fund claims
Managing recalls and appointment confirmations
Following up patients regarding appointments and planned treatment
General reception and administrative duties




Communicating closely with our dentists, clinicians and dental assistants
Providing exceptional customer service throughout the patient journey
About You
We're looking for someone who:
Has previous dental reception experience
Is friendly, confident and genuinely enjoys interacting with patients
Has excellent communication and customer service skills
Is highly organised with strong attention to detail
Is confident managing a busy dental appointment book
Can multitask and remain calm when the practice gets busy
Is reliable, punctual and professional
Takes initiative and doesn't need to be constantly directed
Enjoys working as part of a close-knit team
Takes pride in creating a great experience for patients
About The TLC Dentist
The TLC Dentist is a busy 2-chair dental practice located in Earlwood, Sydney.
We have a friendly and supportive team and pride ourselves on providing personalised dental care in a comfortable and welcoming environment.
We're looking for someone who will fit naturally into our team, take ownership of the reception role and genuinely care about our patients and their experience with the practice.
Position Details
Position:
Dental Receptionist – Maternity Leave Cover
Location:
Earlwood, Sydney
Start:
November ****
Contract:
12 months
Days:
Monday to Friday
Hours:
9:00am–5:30pm
Employment:
Full-time, fixed-term contract
There may be the possibility of ongoing employment at the completion of the 12-month contract, depending on the needs of the practice.
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📌 Dental Receptionist - Maternity Position 12 Months - November 2026 (Sydney)
🏢 The TLC Dentist
📍 Sydney