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Senior Receptionist - Maven Dental Cairns City
Administration Office Support
💰 Salary Not shared
📊 Market A$4,500–A$5,500/mo (A$54,000–A$66,000/yr)
About the Company
Maven Dental Cairns City is a busy six-chair practice in the heart of Cairns, with an established patient base and a close-knit team. We offer a broad range of general and cosmetic dentistry, so there's plenty of variety in the day-to-day work. Maven Dental is proudly part of the Abano Healthcare Network. At Abano Healthcare, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value and respect individuals from all backgrounds and believe that diversity drives innovation and success.
About the Role
Experienced in dental reception and ready to step into a role where you can hit the ground running Maven Dental Cairns City is looking for an experienced Senior Dental Receptionist to join our established six-chair practice on a casual basis. We're looking for someone who already understands the pace of a busy dental practice and can confidently take ownership of the front desk. You'll be comfortable managing the appointment book, supporting patients and clinicians, and keeping reception running smoothly without needing to be shown the basics. This is a casual position suited to someone with flexibility to work 3-4 days per week, with the opportunity for additional shifts based on practice requirements.
Responsibilities
- ● Managing the front desk and day-to-day reception operations
- ● Welcoming patients and handling enquiries in person and over the phone
- ● Managing appointments, recalls and the appointment book
- ● Processing payments and completing general administration
- ● Maintaining accurate and confidential patient records
- ● Working closely with clinicians to support patient flow
- ● Providing ad hoc dental assisting support when required
Requirements
- ● 3+ year's experience in dental reception or a strong background in dental industry
- ● Understanding of dental terminology, procedures and practice workflows
- ● Experience confidently managing a busy appointment book
- ● The ability to work independently and prioritise competing tasks
- ● Strong communication and organisational skills
- ● Confidence using dental practice software
- ● D4W experience is highly regarded
- ● A professional, reliable and patient-focused approach
- ● The ability to work well with clinicians and support staff in a busy practice
Benefits
- ● Join an established practice with an experienced team
- ● Work with a loyal patient base and a broad range of treatments
- ● Step into a role where your existing dental experience will be valued
- ● Enjoy a varied role across reception and the wider practice
- ● Access training and development through Abano Healthcare
- ● Explore career opportunities across more than 200 practices throughout Australia and New Zealand
- ● Enjoy living in Cairns, with the Great Barrier Reef, rainforest and Tablelands on your doorstep
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