DENTAL ASSISTANT

Stunning Smiles Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Stunning Smiles Limited in Newmarket, Auckland, is seeking a friendly, proactive dental assistant and receptionist to join our practice. You will alternate between chairside dental assisting and front-of-house duties, contributing to a smooth patient journey.

We value a team-oriented, patient-centred approach, pride in infection control, and the ability to juggle clinical and admin tasks. Multilingual abilities are a bonus and NZ working visa is required.

Qualifications

• A strong team player who takes initiative and enjoys learning new technologies as the practice grows.
• Naturally friendly and personable — you make patients feel relaxed and at ease from the moment they walk in.
• Sharp organisational skills and the ability to juggle clinical and admin responsibilities smoothly.
• A meticulous approach to sterilisation, hygiene, and infection control.
• Multilingual ability is a bonus.
• Must hold a valid New Zealand working visa.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside dental assisting across a range of procedures, including same-day crown equipment
• Rostered with front-of-house administration and reception duties as required (scheduling, patient check-in/out, phone and messaging support)
• Anticipate the dentist's needs during procedures — have the right instruments, materials, and information ready before they're asked for
• Help identify and implement small efficiencies that streamline day-to-day practice flow, from patient turnover to admin processes
• Maintain the highest standards of sterilisation and infection control at all times, in line with practice protocols and regulatory requirements
• Support a warm, multicultural environment where every patient feels welcomed, understood, and well cared for

Skills

Dental assisting

Front-of-house

Infection control

Multilingual

Job description

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Stunning Smiles Limited – Newmarket, North Island

We are looking for a friendly, proactive person to join our practice in a dual chairside assistant and reception role. If you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment and take pride in getting things right the first time, we would love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

Provide chairside dental assisting across a range of procedures, including same-day crown equipment

Rostered with front-of-house administration and reception duties as required (scheduling, patient check-in/out, phone and messaging support)

Anticipate the dentist's needs during procedures — have the right instruments, materials, and information ready before they're asked for

Help identify and implement small efficiencies that streamline day-to-day practice flow, from patient turnover to admin processes

Maintain the highest standards of sterilisation and infection control at all times, in line with practice protocols and regulatory requirements

Support a warm, multicultural environment where every patient feels welcomed, understood, and well cared for

About you

A strong team player who takes initiative and enjoys learning new technologies as the practice grows

Naturally friendly and personable — you make patients feel relaxed and at ease from the moment they walk in

Sharp organisational skills and the ability to juggle clinical and admin responsibilities smoothly

A meticulous approach to sterilisation, hygiene, and infection control

Multilingual ability is a bonus

Must hold a valid New Zealand working visa

About us

A genuinely fun, supportive team culture — we work hard and enjoy each other's company. A collaborative, multicultural workplace where your contributions are noticed. Opportunities to grow with the practice as we adopt new technology and systems.

A genuinely fun, supportive team culture

A collaborative, multicultural workplace where your contributions are noticed

Opportunities to grow with the practice as we adopt new technology and systems

Remuneration matched to your dedication and proficiency in the role