Casual Dental Assistant & Front Desk Pro (Flexible Hours)

Abano Healthcare; Nelson; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible casual hours

Valuable dental industry experience

Supportive clinicians and team

Training and development opportunities

Leading dental organisation

Job summary

Lumino Nelson, located in Nelson, New Zealand, is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant/Receptionist for casual shifts. You will support clinicians chairside and assist at reception, helping to deliver excellent patient experiences in a welcoming, professional environment.

Join a supportive team at Lumino Nelson with flexible casual hours, on-site training, and opportunities to develop dental industry skills.

Qualifications

• Previous Dental Assistant experience preferred, training can be provided.
• Sterilisation, healthcare, hospitality, retail or customer-facing environment experience is advantageous.
• Friendly, positive, and team-focused attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confidence using computers and learning new systems.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Genuine passion for helping people and delivering great customer service.
• Flexibility to work casual shifts as required.
• Valid New Zealand working rights.
• You must live in Nelson or surrounding area and commute to the practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians during a range of dental procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organised clinical environment.
• Manage instrument sterilisation and infection control processes.
• Monitor and replenish clinical stock and supplies.
• Support the team to ensure a seamless patient experience.
• Be the welcoming face and voice of the practice.
• Manage patient enquiries both in person and over the phone.
• Coordinate appointments and booking schedules.
• Process payments and complete general administrative tasks.
• Help create an exceptional experience for every patient who visits the practice.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Flexibility

Customer service

Team player

Job description

Lumino Nelson, located in Nelson, New Zealand, is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant/Receptionist for casual shifts. You will support clinicians chairside and assist at reception, helping to deliver excellent patient experiences in a welcoming, professional environment.

Join a supportive team at Lumino Nelson with flexible casual hours, on-site training, and opportunities to develop dental industry skills.