The Port Dental Care | Practice Details: Chairs: 7

Dental Assistant – Receptionist 

Employment Type: Open to Full-Time, Part Time or Casual

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Late night trade 3 nights a week.

The Port Dental Care has been a trusted part of the local community for over 80 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 us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, more personal and more human.

At Bupa we’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is changing, and so are we. 

We’re investing in more clinics, better systems and smarter, more connected ways to help our customers. As we continue to expand our services and invest in innovation, you’ll help create a healthcare system that meets people where they are, responds to what they need and leaves them better than before.

Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility. Just imagine the impact you could make.

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 promote patient education in dental health and contribute to the smooth, efficient, and professional operation of the practice.

What you’ll need to make it possible:

• Act as the first point of contact for patients, creating a friendly and professional experience while supporting smooth check-in and check-out processes. 
• Coordinate daily appointment flow by monitoring the schedule, managing changes, and liaising with the clinical team to minimise disruptions. 
• Support efficient practice operations by handling general administrative tasks, including correspondence, filing, and assisting with internal systems and processes. 
• Uphold a high standard of presentation and organisation across the reception area, ensuring a welcoming environment while consistently demonstrating professionalism and discretion.
• Ideally previous experience as a Dental receptionist or a Dental Assistant seeking to transition into an administrative support role, bringing a strong understanding of dental practice workflows and patient care.

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.

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment.
We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants.
We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.

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