Casual Dental Assistant — Flexible Hours, Supportive Team

Lumino The Dentists; Wellington; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Lumino Karori is seeking a casual Dental Assistant to join our friendly Karori team. You will work with clinicians to support a range of dental procedures, ensuring chairside assistance, room preparation and infection control are maintained to a high standard.

The role requires strong organisational skills, excellent communication and a patient-focused approach, with the flexibility to cover shifts as needed in a busy practice within the Lumino network.

Qualifications

• Sterilisation and infection-control procedures are essential.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Flexibility to support the team as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, equipment and materials.
• Maintain sterilisation and infection-control standards.
• Support patients to feel comfortable during appointments.
• Keep surgeries organised and stocked for the day.
• Collaborate with the wider team to ensure smooth running of the practice.

Skills

Sterilisation & infection-control

Organisation & multitasking

Communication & interpersonal skills

Teamwork & collaboration

Flexibility & reliability

Job description

Lumino Karori is seeking a casual Dental Assistant to join our friendly Karori team. You will work with clinicians to support a range of dental procedures, ensuring chairside assistance, room preparation and infection control are maintained to a high standard.

The role requires strong organisational skills, excellent communication and a patient-focused approach, with the flexibility to cover shifts as needed in a busy practice within the Lumino network.