This is a diverse role combining chairside dental assisting with front-desk and patient-care responsibilities. It would suit someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in maintaining high clinical standards and can contribute positively within a busy dental practice.
Key responsibilities
- Providing chairside assistance to dentists during a range of procedures
- Preparing treatment rooms, instruments and materials
- Cleaning, sterilising and maintaining instruments in accordance with infection-control standards
- Welcoming patients and helping them feel comfortable throughout their visit
- Answering telephone calls and responding to patient enquiries
- Scheduling and confirming appointments
- Processing payments and completing general reception and administrative duties
- Maintaining accurate patient records
- Supporting other team members to keep the practice running smoothly
About you
- Friendly, reliable and motivated
- Enjoys working with people
- Takes pride in maintaining high clinical standards
- Flexibility to assist on other days or provide leave coverage