Dental Assistant

About the role

Ivanhoe Periodontics & Implant Centre is a well-established and growing Specialist Practice located in Heidelberg Victoria. We are seeking an enthusiastic, friendly and self-motivated Dental Assistant / Receptionist to join our team. Our team consists of three Periodontists, supported by our friendly dental assistants and reception staff and practice manager. We are looking for an all-rounder who is confident working across both dental assisting and reception and is committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting with periodontal procedures, including implant surgery and periodontal surgery

• Preparation of treatment rooms

• Maintaining accurate and detailed clinical records

• Sterilisation and preparation of instruments according to infection control guidelines

• Providing exceptional patient care

• Answering phones and assisting with patient enquiries

• Managing appointments and the practice schedule

• Processing patient accounts and payments including HICAPS

• Assisting with the smooth day-to-day running of the practice

• Other reception and admin duties

About you

• Minimum Certificate III in Dental Assisting

• Experience in both dental assisting and reception

• Confident answering phones and managing appointments

• Experience with patient accounts and HICAPS

• Organised, reliable and self-motivated

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Friendly, professional and well-presented

• Flexible all-rounder who enjoys working as part of a team

• Takes pride in providing a high standard of patient care

About us

Ivanhoe Periodontics & Implant Centre is a well-established and growing Specialist Practice located in Heidelberg Victoria. Our team consists of three Periodontists, supported by our friendly dental assistants and reception staff and practice manager.