Bupa Dental – Kawana is an established practice! Here you will be supported to grow and work among a great team. If you are proactive to learn and love all things Dentistry than this is the permanent opportunity for you. 

We welcome all to apply! We are seeking a Dental Assistant/Receptionist who is looking for an abundance of opportunities for skill advancement and personal development, or those without previous experience looking for an engaging casual position, we prioritise passion and commitment over prior experience. If you love to go above and beyond for your patients/customers than this is the role for you!

About the opportunity: 

• 1 x Full-Time Dental Assistant/Receptionist (38 hours weekly)

To learn more about our beautiful Dental Practice visit: Bupa Dental - Kawana

The Heart of the Role:

• 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

 What you'll bring:

• Ideally 2+ months experience in Australia as a Dental Assistant preferred but not essential
• Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting highly regarded - and you'll be compensated with the pay to match your experience level! Otherwise, hands on training provided with the opportunity to study towards a Certificate 3 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

Benefits of joining Bupa Dental:

• Significant Bupa product and service discounts - up to 40% health insurance discount!
• Paid parental leave
• Reward and recognition programs
• Over 140 practices Australia wide - Move with us!
• Growth opportunities such as our Future Leaders Program - accelerate your career with Bupa!
• Multiple role opportunities!
• Free car parking or accessible by public transport!
• Set remuneration bands with regular performance discussions and remuneration reviews

Bupa is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring equality in recruitment, development, retention, and promotion of staff and that no-one is disadvantaged based on their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. For more information about a career in dental please visit- Dental Career Opportunities (bupa.com.au)

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.