Job Description

General information

Name
Dental Assistant - Receptionist
Ref #
61337
Date
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Full / Part Time
Part Time

Description & Requirements

Dental Assistant – Receptionist | Bupa Dental Mackay

Employment Type: Part time (25hrs p/w)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday as required, with rotational weekend coverage

Practice Details: 6 Chair | About us

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 provide assistance to the Dentists in a timely and efficient manner, so as to continue our very high standard of patient care, during and after their appointments. Fulfil all roles as a Dental Assistant including instrument sterilisation, cleaning and maintaining Dental Surgery to a very high standard, stock control and ordering. All team members are cross trained, which provides a continuity of care for our patients.

Administration training will also be provided to the successful candidate. Manage appointment bookings, billing, payment processes, records and document management, as well as answering Patient queries.

Part time opportunity on offer!

What you’ll need to make it possible

• Reliability
• The ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to change in a fast-paced environment
• We welcome applications from candidates of all experience levels
• Have the ability to work well in a team
• You're a motivated self-starter, this is a fast paced and dynamic role
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Passionate about customer service and patient care
• Ability to build rapport with patients, in a cheerful, light-hearted manner

Why you’ll love it?

We support our people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves.

With access to continuous learning, development programs, and internal career pathways, you’ll be supported to grow your career and take the next step with confidence.

Our employees can access wide range of benefits: from our own products (incl. health insurance discounts) to many other products and services via our partnerships program (like Apple, Samsung, JB Hi-Fi, plus gym and spa discounts to name a few). We reward our people and celebrate their success, provide initiatives that develop careers and look after our people’s health, wellbeing, and futures.

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

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment.

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants.

We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.

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

Location
Bupa Dental - Mackay
Recruiter
Cheryl Renagi