Dental Assistant/Receptionist - Alstonville & LismoreAbano Healthcare Group · Alstonville, au-nsw, au

Dental Assistant/Receptionist - Alstonville & Lismore

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🗓️ Posted 2026-09-21 Alstonville, au-nsw, au Casual Hybrid Healthcare Medical
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$4,000–A$5,500/mo
Location: Alstonville and Lismore Work type: Casual Employment: Casual, 2-3 days per week

About the Company

Alstonville Family Dental and Maven Dental Lismore are proudly a part of the Abano Healthcare Network.

About the Job

We're looking for a friendly and reliable Dental Assistant / Receptionist to join our teams across Alstonville Family Dental and Maven Dental Lismore. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, working with patients and supporting the clinical team.

Role & Responsibilities

  • ● Assisting dentists during clinical procedures
  • ● Preparing and setting up surgeries
  • ● Sterilisation and infection control
  • ● Welcoming patients and providing a warm, friendly experience
  • ● Answering phones and managing patient enquiries
  • ● Booking and confirming appointments
  • ● Processing payments and assisting with general administration
  • ● Maintaining a clean, organised and welcoming clinic
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  • ● Supporting the wider team wherever needed

Requirements

Skills

  • ● Friendly, approachable and patient-focused
  • ● Reliable and organised
  • ● Comfortable working across both clinical and reception duties
  • ● A confident communicator who enjoys working with people
  • ● Able to work well as part of a team
  • ● Previous dental assisting or dental reception experience is preferred
  • ● A strong customer service background

Preferred (nice to have)

  • ● Previous dental assisting or dental reception experience

Benefits

  • ● Stable and consistent casual hours 2-3 days per week
  • ● The opportunity to work across two established local dental clinics
  • ● Supportive and friendly teams
  • ● Variety across both dental assisting and reception
  • ● Ongoing training and development
Credential Requirements for Australia
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AMC MCQ + Clinical Exam

Australian Medical Council

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 3,500–5,000 Timeline: 1–2 years
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AHPRA Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 700–900/year Timeline: 4–8 weeks

Legally required to use protected title and practise

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AHPRA Registration (Nursing and Midwifery)

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (NMBA)

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 200–400/year Timeline: 4–8 weeks
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AHPRA Pharmacy Board Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 400–700/year Timeline: 3–6 months
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ADC Written + Practical Examination

Australian Dental Council

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 5,000–8,000 Timeline: 1–2 years
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AHPRA Dental Board Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 400–700/year Timeline: 4–8 weeks