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Receptionist / Dental Assistant | The Port Dental Care

Port Adelaide, Australia

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Job ID
65449
Category
Business Operations Support
Date posted
09/04/2026
Location
Port Adelaide, Australia

The Port Dental Care | Dental Assistant / Receptionist 

Practice Details: Chairs: 7

Employment Type: Full-Time - No weekends 

Working Days: Monday to Friday. The position requires availability to work until 7:00 pm on one to two evenings per week, as our practice operates three late nights. Flexible arrangements, including consideration of a 9-day fortnight, may be available for the right candidate.

Join us in our new purpose-built premises, situated in the Port Adelaide Plaza, which provides convenient free parking and ample retail stores. The practice is conveniently located close to public transport. 

The Port Dental Care has been a trusted part of the local community for over 60 years. We pride ourselves on being a warm, family-focused practice, delivering personalised care to every patient who walks through our doors. This is a place where relationships matter, and where you’ll be part of a team that truly cares about the people we serve and each other. 

Join our dedicated team and play a key role in delivering healthcare that is connected, personal, and centred around our patients.

The purpose of this job is..

To deliver a high-quality front-office experience within the dental practice, managing patient appointments, billing, payments, and records, while also providing chairside assisting to support clinical care delivery. To contribute to the smooth, efficient, and professional operation of the practice.

What you’ll need to make it possible:

  • The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Dental Assistant / Receptionist. 
  • Deliver outstanding patient experiences by providing occasional chairside clinical support, assisting with treatments and maintaining immaculate treatment rooms in accordance with infection control standards.
  • Serve as the welcoming face and organised hub of the practice, managing patient enquiries, appointments, recalls, payments, invoicing, daily reconciliations, and ensuring accurate patient records and documentation.
  • Ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the practice by maintaining efficient schedules, systems, and workflows.
  • Demonstrate excellence, safety, and integrity by adhering to practice protocols, regulatory requirements, health and safety standards, and data security obligations, while consistently role-modelling Bupa’s values.

Why you’ll love it?

  • A people-first culture that supports your health, happiness, and wellbeing.
  • Career growth opportunities through ongoing learning and internal pathways.
  • Exclusive benefits and discounts, including health insurance, tech, fitness, and lifestyle perks.
  • A workplace that recognises, rewards, and celebrates your success.

Here at The Port Dental Care your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are committed to building diverse teams that are reflective of the communities we serve and fostering a fair and inclusive workplace free from discrimination, bullying and harassment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants and are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. 

If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s shape the future of healthcare, together.

For successful candidates, a Working with Children Check permit is required as part of our mandatory background check screening process.

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