Dental Assistant/Dental Receptionist Inner-north Brisbane

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Detail information about job Dental Assistant/Dental Receptionist Inner-north Brisbane. Terms and conditions vacancy

About the business and the role

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A DENTAL NURSE/RECEPTIONIST FOR OUR EXPANDING PRACTICE! ARE YOU THE ONE OR DO YOU KNOW OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE? SHARE THIS!

Our rapidly growing practice located inner-north of Brisbane, just 10min from the CBD. We are seeking a dental nurse to join our team! 

The hours may be between Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 7pm weekdays and 8am to 1pm Saturdays. The hours will be negotiated with the right applicant. 

This role will for 30-38hrs a week starting immediately with a 2 week training period on the job. After 3 month probation a review of the employment position and pay rate will be performed.

Job tasks and responsibilities

Essential attributes include:
- Growth mindset with a willingness to learn and grow with the practice
- Exceptional people relation skills and a TEAM player
- Ability to work with people of all ages
- Ability to handle conflict and get along with people
- Ability to maintain outgoing, friendly attitude with patients and staff under pressure
- Ability to work with interruptions and manage multiple priorities
- Ability to complete tasks within time frame with attention to details
- Knowledge of dentistry is an advantage but not essential

(Dental Nurse) General duties include but not limited to:

- Preparation and clean-up of room for each patient
- Assist with monthly inventory i.e. placing stock orders
- Process all instruments in sterilization area
- Activate and maintain all equipment in the sterilization room
- Maintain adequate stock levels in clinical bays
- Checking patient's relevant medical history
- Thorough clinical charting as well as the taking of any clinical records
- Provide assistance, support and instruction to patients following operative procedures as per training
- Assist other team members and front office when required
- Maintain equipments to standards and infection control protocol
- Organisation of outgoing and incoming lab work
- Follow up calls to your patients and feedback to the dentist
- Attend continuing education that will benefit your position
- Some reception work as required 

(Dental Reception) General duties include but not limited to:

- Taking phone calls in a polite and professional manner and booking appointments

- Providing courteous and informative response to patients and enquirers on the phone

- Help out team members in other roles after training has been provided.

- Maintaining a clean and efficient work environment for yourself and your colleague.

- Communicate with your team members on shared tasks and be able to pass on incomplete tasks in a methodical fashion so the next person can take over efficiently

Skills and experience

ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE WELCOME but ideally some experience with dental software preferred. Please email a cover letter detailing why you'd be a great fit for our team as well as your current resume.

Job benefits and perks

We offer the right candidate an opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive environment where hard work is recognised and rewarded. Patient comfort and quality care are the primary focus of the practice. As a member of our staff you will be supported with continuing education, allowing you to learn more skills and travel locally or interstate. We also have regular team building events as well as weekly meeting and in-house training sessions. You will be working side by side with the principle dentist in a family run business who are always open to consider new ideas and suggestions.

Candidates who demonstrate a willingness to work evenings/Saturdays and have prior experience as a Dental Assistant /Receptionist will be given preference.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.