Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant - Receptionist | Elsternwick Posted 27/11/2025Job Number 56884Work type Full TimePosting End Date 25/12/2025 Why Bupa? Casual Opportunity, available 2-3 days per week and alternate Saturdays Convenient Location – tram stop in front of clinic and train station within 10 min walk Phenomenal benefits including Paid Parental leave (where eligible) and Significant Bupa product and service discounts - Over 180 practices Australia wide – Grow with us Growth opportunities such as our Future Leaders Program - accelerate your career with Bupa About the Practice: Our Bupa Dental Elsternwickpractice is well known for its cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, restorative dentistry (implants, crowns, bridges & endodontics), paediatric dentistry, Periodontics and Prosthodontics as well as general dentistry. We are a solid, stable team looking for an experienced dual role Dental Assistant/Receptionist as we prepare for a significant growth with a new dentist joining our team and an increase in patient numbers. Team dynamic is incredibly important to us in our 3-chair practice. You can find out more about our practicehere. The Opportunity: We have a versatile, exciting, and rewarding opportunity available for an experienced Dental Assistant/Receptionist seeking casual work, with the likelihood of transitioning to a permanent role in the near future (should this be of interest to you). Modern dental practice with 3 chairs running a wide range of dental treatments Convenient Location – tram stop in front of clinic and train station within 10 min walk Friendly, fun, supportive and dedicated team Maintain our amazing customer and team culture - providing continued excellent customer service to our patients Deliver quality chairside assistance to our Dentists Treatment coordination 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 Making patients aware of dental services and offers 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 1+ years’ experience working as a Dental Assistant. Training provided for the reception role Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting highly regarded but not necessary 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 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. Apply now, we'll be interviewing as soon as applications are received #J-18808-Ljbffr