Location: Ararat, VIC
Employment type: Part‑time, approximately 3 days per week
Hours: 8:45 am – 5:15 pm
Days: Negotiable for the right applicant
Ararat Family Dental is a busy and welcoming new dental clinic seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and professional Dental Receptionist / Dental Nurse to join our team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people and would like to be part of a friendly, patient‑focused practice.
Dental Receptionist / Dental Nurse – Ararat Family Dental
Location: Ararat, VIC
Employment type: Part‑time, approximately 3 days per week
Hours: 8:45 am – 5:15 pm
Days: Negotiable for the right applicant
Ararat Family Dental is a busy and welcoming new dental clinic seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and professional Dental Receptionist / Dental Nurse to join our team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people and would like to be part of a friendly, patient‑focused practice.
About the role
The successful applicant will assist with both front‑desk reception and clinical dental nursing duties, including:
- Welcoming patients and managing the reception area
- Answering telephone calls and responding to enquiries
- Scheduling and confirming appointments
- Managing patient records and correspondence
- Processing payments and health‑fund claims
- Preparing treatment rooms and equipment
- Assisting the dentist during procedures
- Sterilising instruments and maintaining infection‑control standards
- Providing support and reassurance to patients
- Maintaining a clean, organised and professional clinic
- Completing general administrative duties as required
- Relevant dental nursing qualifications or experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A friendly, caring and professional manner
- Strong organisational and time‑management skills
- Good computer skills and attention to detail
- The ability to work calmly and efficiently in a busy setting
- A willingness to learn and contribute to a positive team culture
- Current infection‑control knowledge, or a willingness to complete relevant training
Previous experience with dental practice software and health‑fund claiming systems would be highly regarded.
What we offer
- A friendly and supportive team environment
- A welcoming, modern dental clinic
- Regular part‑time hours
- Approximately 3 days per week, with days negotiable for the right applicant
- The opportunity to grow with a new and expanding practice
If you are passionate about providing excellent patient care and would enjoy a varied role combining dental reception and nursing, we would love to hear from you.