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Dental Assistant | Brisbane

Clayfield, Australia

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Posted 13/11/2024 Job Number 43674 Work type Full Time Posting End Date 11/12/2024

Why Bupa?

  • Significant Bupa product and service discounts - up to 40% health insurance discount!
  • Reward and recognition programs
  • Over 170 practices Australia wide - Move with us!
  • Growth opportunities such as our Future Leaders Program - accelerate your career with Bupa!
  • Two positions available - 1x Full-Time or 1x Part-Time. 4-day work weeks!
  • Convenient Clayfield location, close to public transport and Brisbane CBD and DFO!
  • No weekends ever!

We are looking for two Dental Assistant/Receptionists to join our busy 5-chair practice located in the heart of Clayfield, just a 9-minute drive to Brisbane’s DFO and Airport!

  • 1 x Full-Time Dental Assistant - 38 hours per week, no weekends! 4-day condensed week!
  • 1 x Part Time Dental Assistant - 34 hours per week, no weekends! 4-day condensed week! 

As a Dental Assistant/Receptionist in our practice you will:

  • Maintain our amazing customer and team culture - providing continued excellent customer service to our patients
  • Prepare patients & facilities for dental treatment
  • Deliver quality chairside assistance to our Dentists
  • Provide instrument sterilisation
  • Maintain infection control standards and procedures
  • Meet and greet patients, providing a great first impression
  • Book and amend appointments, answering the phone, updating patient records
  • Supporting the Practice Manager and clinical team with the smooth running of the practice
  • Making patients aware of dental services and offers
  • Handling payments
  • Accessing sensitive information whilst maintaining patient confidentiality
  • High-end patient care; building & maintaining relationships with all clients in a friendly & warm manner

You'll be:

  • Ideally 3+ months experience as a dental assistant in Australia, however we are open to train someone new to industry!
  • Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting highly regarded however not necessary 
  • Hands on training provided and opportunity to study towards a Certificate III with Bupa available
  • Must have a current Working with Children's Check, or be willing to obtain one
  • You're a motivated self-starter, this is a fast paced and dynamic role
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Passionate about customer service and patient care
  • Organised with attention to detail
  • Ability to build rapport with patients, in a cheerful, light-hearted manner

Apply now, we'll be interviewing as soon as applications are received!

How to apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, click now, and 'Apply'. 

For successful candidates, a Working with Children Check Clearance (blue card) is required as part of our mandatory background check screening process.

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