Dental Assistant

JobSpace; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Smiles Dental Oral Health in Christchurch is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team. This on-site role offers 32-35 hours per week with a wage rate of NZD 25.00–27.00 per hour.

You will greet patients, prepare treatment rooms, sterilise instruments, and support front desk tasks, including insurance inquiries and record keeping. Ideal candidates have at least six months of front desk experience or a Level 2+ qualification in business/ management/ healthcare management, and possess strong

Qualifications

• Front desk experience or related qualification.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills.
• NZ resident or citizen required.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and preparing patients for treatment.
• Preparing and sterilising instruments, caring for dental equipment.
• Following infection prevention & control protocols.
• Process insurance claims and handle billing inquiries.
• Maintain patient records with accuracy and confidentiality.

Skills

Strong communication

Multitasking

Patient-focused mindset

Team player

Education

Level 2+ qualification in business/ management/ healthcare management

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are looking for two Dental Assistant to join our dental team in Christchurch.

Smiles Dental Oral Health is renowed dental care institute in christchurch with exceelent track record.

The Dental Assistant role requires strong communication skills and prior customer service experience is an added advantage.

Hours are rostered on weekly basis.

Working Hours: 32-35 hours/week

Wage rate: $ 25.00 to $ 27.00 per hour.

Job Responsibilities:

• Greeting and preparing patients for treatment.
• Preparing and sterilising instruments, caring for dental equipment.
• Following infection prevention & control protocols.
• Process insurance claims and handle billing inquiries.
• Maintain patient records with accuracy and confidentiality.

Job Requirements:

Preference will be given to candidates with at least six months of front desk experience or a Level 2 or higher qualification in business/ management/ healthcare management.

Strong communication and multitasking skills.

A team player with a patient- focused mindset.

Only New Zealand residents or citizens are eligible for this position.