Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant - Receptionist | Wollongong Posted 25/11/2025 Job Number 56644 Work type Full Time Posting End Date 23/12/2025 Why join the Bupa dental network? Significant Bupa product and service discounts - up to 40% health insurance discount + much more. 170 practices Australia wide - Move with us Growth opportunities such as our Future Leaders Program - accelerate your career with Bupa About the Practice: Our Wollongong Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery practice is a part of our ever-growing Bupa network of dental, optical and health insurance practices and stores Wollongong Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is well known for a variety of oral surgery procedures including removal of wisdom teeth, dental implants and oral medicine. We are a solid, stable team looking for an experienced Dental Assistant - Receptionist as we prepare for a significant growth in customer volumes. The Opportunity: We have a versatile, exciting and rewarding opportunity at our Wollongong Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery practice available for a dual role Dental Assistant - Receptionist seeking casual work. Modern Surgical centre – utilise your skills in a specialist clinic Friendly, fun 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 in a similar role Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting highly regarded 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 Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr