Dental Assistant

CanEndo; Papanui-Innes Community; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CanEndo in Canterbury is seeking a dental assistant to work closely with a specialist endodontist in a modern, professional and supportive environment. You will chairside assist, help prepare surgeries, manage sterilisation and contribute to a high standard of patient care.

The role offers a Monday–Thursday schedule with a 3-day weekend each week, with no late nights or weekend work. You’ll join a friendly, close-knit team at a modern practice and have the opportunity to develop valuable

Qualifications

• Dental assistant with preferred experience in endodontic settings.
• Able to work closely with a specialist endodontist.
• Organised and patient-focused.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting during procedures.
• Prepare surgeries and assist with set-up.
• Manage sterilisation and infection control.
• Support high standard of patient care.

Skills

Professional

Organised

Caring

Dental assisting experience

Education

Dental assisting qualification

Tools

Sterilisation equipment

Job description

You’ll work closely with a specialist endodontist in a modern, professional and supportive environment. The role includes chairside assisting, preparing surgeries, sterilisation and helping provide a high standard of patient care.

Key responsibilities

Helping provide a high standard of patient care

About you

Professional, organised, caring

Enjoys working as part of a close-knit team

Previous dental assisting experience is preferred

Monday–Thursday schedule with 3-day weekend every week

No late nights or weekend work

Friendly, supportive team

Modern, well-organised practice

Opportunity to develop valuable specialist dental skills