DA/Receptionist/Sterilisation Assistant | Part Time | Lumino Harris Dental

Abano Healthcare Group; Christchurch; Sur place; NZD 30 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lumino Harris Dental in central Christchurch is seeking a versatile Sterilisation Assistant / Receptionist / Dental Assistant to join our friendly team. This varied role blends sterilisation, front desk duties and chairside support, with training provided.

Hours include Monday, Wednesday and Friday shifts, offering a lively and supportive work environment. If you are reliable, personable and proactive with a passion for patient care, you could grow with one of New Zealand's leading dental

Qualifications

• Previous dental experience would be an advantage, but is not essential as full training can be provided for the right person
• Previous reception, administration or customer-facing experience
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable manner

Responsabilités

• Sterilisation: clean and sterilise instruments following best practice
• Reception: welcome patients, handle enquiries, coordinate appointments, process payments
• Dental Assistant: chairside support and assist with day-to-day practice operations

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Great attention to detail

Reliable and team-focused

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Confidence in busy environment

Outils

Exact

Description du poste

Lumino is a well-established network of dental professionals committed to delivering high-quality care across New Zealand. With 119 practices nationwide, we’re proud to support the oral health of our local communities while creating an environment where our people can grow and develop.

Lumino Harris Dental, conveniently located on Bealey Avenue in central Christchurch, is looking for a Sterilisation Assistant / Receptionist / Dental Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.

This is a varied role where no two days will look quite the same. You’ll work across sterilisation, reception and dental assisting, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, likes staying busy and is happy to lend a hand wherever needed.

We’re a professional, close-knit team looking for someone who is reliable, personable and proactive, with a genuine passion for providing great patient care. As the role works across two levels of the practice, it would suit someone who enjoys being active throughout the day and can confidently balance different responsibilities.

Job Description

This is a unique opportunity to gain experience across several areas of a busy dental practice while becoming an important part of our day-to-day team.

As a Sterilisation Assistant, you will:

• Ensure best practice is followed when cleaning and sterilising instruments
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control
• Support the clinical team to help keep the practice running smoothly

As a Receptionist, you will:

• Provide a warm and welcoming experience for our patients
• Manage patient enquiries and coordinate appointments
• Process payments and assist with general administration
• Help ensure the reception area runs smoothly and efficiently

As a Dental Assistant, you will:

• Provide chairside support to our dental professionals
• Help create a positive and comfortable experience for our patients
• Support the clinical team with the day-to-day running of the practice
• Maintain high standards of clinical care and organisation

You’ll be joining a fun, friendly and supportive team who enjoy working together and socialising outside of work too. It’s a great environment for someone looking to learn, develop and become a valued member of the practice.

The hours for this role are:

• Monday: 8:00am – 6:00pm | Sterilisation Assistant
• Wednesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm | Reception
• Friday: 8:00am – 3:00pm | Dental Assistant

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who brings a positive attitude and enjoys working as part of a team.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous dental experience would be an advantage, but is not essential as full training can be provided for the right person
• Previous reception, administration or customer-facing experience
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable manner
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask
• Great attention to detail and a willingness to learn
• Confidence working in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Good computer skills, with knowledge of Exact being an advantage
• A reliable, flexible and team-focused approach

Additional Information

Lumino Harris Dental is conveniently located at 62 Bealey Avenue in central Christchurch.

At Lumino, we’re committed to supporting our people and providing opportunities to learn and grow within one of New Zealand’s largest dental networks.