Dental Assistant / Receptionist

Why This Role Matters
The Dental Assistant / Receptionist plays a key role in supporting orthodontic treatments and maintaining efficient clinic operations. By assisting clinicians during procedures, managing reception duties, and ensuring strict infection control standards, this role helps deliver high-quality patient care. The position also contributes to a positive patient experience by providing clear communication and professional administrative support.

Job Description
Capital Smiles Orthodontist is hiring a Dental Assistant / Receptionist for a casual position in Deakin, Canberra ACT. The role involves assisting orthodontists and hygienists during treatments, preparing treatment rooms, handling reception duties, and ensuring a smooth workflow within the orthodontic practice.

Key Features of the Role
• Position: Dental Assistant / Receptionist
• Company: Capital Smiles Orthodontist
• Location: Deakin, Canberra ACT, Australia
• Employment Type: Casual
• Workplace Type: On-site
• Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 7:40 AM – 5:00 PM
• Salary Range: $30 – $40 per hour

Responsibilities
• Greet patients and prepare them for scheduled orthodontic procedures
• Assist orthodontists and hygienists during treatments
• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure instruments and materials are ready
• Clean and sterilize instruments before and after procedures
• Maintain infection control and clinic hygiene standards
• Operate digital imaging equipment when required
• Provide patients with pre- and post-treatment instructions
• Manage front desk duties including scheduling and reception support
• Maintain orthodontic supplies and arrange restocking
• Support administrative tasks for the practice manager and clinicians
• Follow occupational health and safety protocols
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sterile clinical environment

Required Qualification
• Relevant dental assisting experience or willingness to undergo training
• Basic knowledge of dental or orthodontic clinical procedures preferred

Important Requirements
• Motivated with a caring and patient-focused personality
• Professional, reliable, and punctual
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a busy clinical environment

Employment Options
• Casual role
• Opportunity for permanent employment after 3–4 months

What We Offer
• Full on-the-job training and professional guidance
• Opportunity for permanent employment with above-award wages
• Superannuation benefits
• Free parking at the clinic
• High-quality uniforms provided
• Preferential orthodontic treatment rates for staff
• Modern staff breakout area with kitchen, coffee machine, and lockers

Experience and Skills
• Dental assisting and chairside support
• Orthodontic procedure assistance
• Infection control and sterilization protocols
• Digital dental imaging operation
• Reception and administrative support
• Patient communication and care
• Team collaboration in a healthcare environment
• Time management and organizational skills

Salary Insights
• Salary Range: $30 – $40 per hour
• Potential for higher pay with permanent employment

Company Overview
Capital Smiles Orthodontist is a modern orthodontic practice located in Deakin, Canberra. The clinic provides high-quality orthodontic treatments including traditional braces and advanced options such as lingual or invisible braces. The practice focuses on delivering excellent patient care while maintaining a supportive, professional, and team-oriented work environment.

FAQs

1. What type of employment is offered for this role?
   The position is offered as a casual role with a 4-day work week, with the possibility of permanent employment after several months.

2. What procedures will the assistant support?
   The assistant will support orthodontic procedures including braces treatments and orthodontic patient care.

3. What training is provided for this role?
   Full on-the-job training is provided to help new team members learn clinical and administrative processes.

4. What salary is offered for this position?
   The salary ranges from $30 to $40 per hour, depending on experience.

Application Tips
• Highlight experience in dental assisting or orthodontic clinics
• Mention infection control and sterilization knowledge
• Include reception or administrative support experience
• Emphasize communication and patient care skills
• Show willingness to learn and contribute to a team environment