Casual Dental Front Desk & Chairside Assistant

Abano Healthcare; Paraparaumu; On-site; NZD 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumino Coastlands in Wellington is seeking a Casual Receptionist / Dental Assistant to provide frontline reception and chairside support. You will greet patients, manage appointments, process payments, and help with clinical tasks in a busy dental practice.

The role offers flexibility across reception and clinical support with a friendly team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant, Receptionist, or in a customer-facing healthcare role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• NZ work rights and ability to work casual shifts.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients and managing front desk enquiries
• Scheduling appointments and handling patient communications
• Processing payments and maintaining accurate patient records
• Preparing treatment rooms and sterilising instruments
• Supporting the team with day-to-day practice operations
• Providing outstanding customer service at every patient interaction

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Lumino Coastlands in Wellington is seeking a Casual Receptionist / Dental Assistant to provide frontline reception and chairside support. You will greet patients, manage appointments, process payments, and help with clinical tasks in a busy dental practice.

The role offers flexibility across reception and clinical support with a friendly team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care in a welcoming environment.