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

About you

The successful applicant will ideally have:




Previous dental reception and/or dental nursing experience
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 environment
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, contemporary 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 wide-ranging role combining dental reception and nursing, we would love to hear from you. To apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and availability.

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