Front Office Coordinator/Dental Assistant

Cape Dental is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant / Front Office Coordinator to join our team on a casual basis.

This is a dual-role position suited to someone who is confident and experienced in both chairside dental assisting and front office/reception duties. We are specifically looking for an experienced candidate who can step into a busy dental practice and contribute effectively across both clinical and administrative areas.

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include a combination of dental assisting and front office coordination, including:

Dental Assisting

• Providing efficient and professional chairside assistance to dentists
• Preparing treatment rooms, instruments and materials
• Maintaining high standards of infection control and sterilisation
• Supporting smooth patient flow throughout the day
• Ensuring clinical areas are well organised, stocked and maintained
• Providing a calm and welcoming experience for patients

Front Office Coordination

• Welcoming patients and managing the reception area professionally
• Managing appointments, recalls and the practice diary
• Answering telephone and patient enquiries
• Processing payments and handling general front office administration
• Coordinating with clinicians and the dental team to keep the day running smoothly
• Delivering excellent patient service from the first point of contact through to completion of treatment

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant
• Previous experience in dental reception/front office coordination
• Strong knowledge of dental practice workflows and procedures
• Excellent communication and patient service skills
• Confidence managing appointments, telephone enquiries and a busy reception environment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A professional, reliable and proactive approach
• The ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• A commitment to high standards of infection control, patient care and confidentiality

Please note: Previous dental industry experience is essential for this position. This is not an entry-level role.

Why Join Cape Dental?

You’ll be joining a professional and supportive dental team in Busselton, with the opportunity to use your experience across both the clinical and front office sides of the practice.

We value team members who are dependable, organised, patient-focused and willing to contribute wherever needed to help the practice run efficiently.

If you are an experienced Dental Assistant and Front Office Coordinator looking for a casual position where you can make a valuable contribution across the practice, we would love to hear from you.

Apply through SEEK with your current resume and a brief cover letter outlining your dental assisting and front office experience and send to [email protected]