Dental Coordinator

Why This Role Matters
A Dental Coordinator plays a key leadership role in ensuring smooth clinic operations while delivering exceptional patient care. This role bridges clinical and administrative functions, supports the dental team, and enhances the overall patient experience, making it essential for the success of the practice.

Job Description
Primary Dental is hiring a full-time Dental Coordinator for its centre in Highett, Melbourne. The role involves leading a team of dentists and dental assistants, providing chairside support, managing administrative tasks, and ensuring high standards of patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Key Features of the Role
• Position: Dental Coordinator
• Organization: Primary Dental (ForHealth Group)
• Location: Highett, Melbourne VIC, Australia
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Mode: On-site

Responsibilities
• Provide chairside dental assistance to dentists
• Lead and support a team of dentists and dental assistants
• Deliver exceptional patient care and customer service
• Perform instrument reprocessing and sterilization procedures
• Advise patients on dental care and treatment plans
• Maintain compliance with clinical and organizational policies
• Handle patient enquiries and manage appointments
• Provide administrative and operational support
• Build professional relationships with healthcare professionals

Required Qualification
• Certificate III in Dental Assisting (preferred)
• OR minimum 3+ years of dental assisting experience

Important Requirements
• Prior chairside dental assisting experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude with a proactive approach
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Leadership and team coordination abilities

Employment Options
• Full-time role in a structured and growth-oriented dental organization

What We Offer
• 20% discount on dental treatments for employees and family
• Fitness Passport (discounted gym access)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Health insurance discounts
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Team incentives and provided uniform

Experience and Skills
• Chairside dental assisting and sterilization
• Team leadership and coordination
• Patient care and customer service
• Administrative and scheduling skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities

Salary Insights
• Salary not specified
• Competitive compensation based on experience and role level

Company Overview
Primary Dental is one of Australia’s largest Dental Support Organisations, operating across 60+ centres and supporting over 180+ dentists nationwide. As part of the ForHealth Group, the organization focuses on delivering high-quality dental care while investing in employee growth, innovation, and patient-centered services.

FAQs

1. What qualification is required for this role?
   A Certificate III in Dental Assisting or 3+ years of relevant experience is preferred.

2. Is leadership experience required?
   While not mandatory, leadership and team coordination skills are highly valued.

3. What benefits are offered?
   Benefits include dental discounts, gym access, health insurance discounts, and training opportunities.

4. Where is the job located?
   The role is based in Highett, Melbourne VIC, Australia.

5. What type of job is this?
   It is a full-time Dental Coordinator position.

Application Tips

• Highlight your dental assisting and chairside experience.
• Showcase any leadership or team coordination experience.
• Emphasize your patient care and customer service skills.
• Mention your ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Include certifications and relevant clinical experience.