Dental Assistant - Receptionist | Bupa Dental Townsville

Bupa Dental Townsville | Practice Details: Chairs: 5 

Dental Assistant – Receptionist 

Employment Type: 2 x Casual Opportunities

Working Hours: Adhoc Casual 

At Bupa, purpose meets possible. Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, more personal and more human.

We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is changing, and so are we. We’re investing in more clinics, better systems and smarter, more connected ways to help our customers. As we continue to expand our services and invest in innovation, you’ll help create a healthcare system that meets people where they are, responds to what they need and leaves them better than before. 

Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility.

Just imagine the impact you could make.

The purpose of this job is:

To support our Dentists in delivering exceptional patient care by providing efficient chairside assistance before, during and after appointments. This role includes all aspects of Dental Assisting, such as instrument sterilisation, maintaining a clean and well-presented surgery, stock management and ordering, while ensuring the highest clinical standards are upheld.

As part of our cross-trained team, you will also receive administration training and assist with patient bookings, billing and payments, records management, and responding to patient enquiries, helping to provide a seamless and positive patient experience.

What you’ll need to make it possible 

• Experience preferred, a Certificate III in Dental Assisting is highly regarded; however, we encourage all candidates with a genuine passion for a career in dental assisting to apply.
• Demonstrated chair-side assistance skills, including instrument handling, suction, mixing materials, assisting with X-rays, and sound knowledge of dental instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of infection control, with the ability to clean, prepare, and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment in line with BDC procedures and WHS requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a warm, patient-focused approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, modern, high-volume dental practice while contributing positively to a supportive team culture.
• As part of the application process, you may be invited to complete a short online interview powered by AI. This takes around 30 minutes and helps us gain a deeper understanding of your experience and strengths. 

Why you’ll love it?

• A people-first culture that supports your health, happiness, and wellbeing.
• Career growth opportunities through ongoing learning and internal pathways.
• Exclusive benefits and discounts, including health insurance, tech, fitness, and lifestyle perks.
• A workplace that recognises, rewards, and celebrates your success.

Here at Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are committed to building diverse teams that are reflective of the communities we serve and fostering a fair and inclusive workplace free from discrimination, bullying and harassment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants and are dedicated to removing barriers to participation.

If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s shape the future of healthcare, together.

For successful candidates, a Working with Children Check permit is required as part of our mandatory background check screening process.