Dental assistant

Capital Periodontics and Dental Implants Limited; Wellington; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Capital Periodontics and Dental Implants Limited in Wellington Central is seeking a hardworking, likeminded individual to join our friendly and motivated team. This part-time role covers sterilising, dental assisting and reception duties and fits into a busy daily workflow, approximately 20 hours per week with no weekends.

You will work closely with two other dental assistants, our administrative team, an oral health therapist and two periodontists.

Qualifications

• Experience is an advantage; however, full training and guidance will be provided.
• Attitude – present, engaged, ready to learn.
• Attention to detail – high standards; systems and process driven.
• Adaptability and teamwork in a busy clinic.

Responsibilities

• Processing instruments
• Cleaning and preparing treatment rooms
• Closing-down duties

Skills

Attitude

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Team player

Mature and reliable

Job description

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Capital Periodontics and Dental Implants Limited – Wellington Central, North Island

We are an independent specialist periodontal practice, providing excellence with care. We are looking for a hardworking, likeminded individual to join our friendly and motivated team.

About the role

This part-time support role covers sterilising, dental assisting and reception duties. It is an integral part of our practice ensuring efficient daily workflow. The role involves working closely with two other dental assistants, our administrative team, oral health therapist and two periodontists. Approximately 20 hours per week, no weekends.

Key responsibilities

Processing instruments

Cleaning and preparing treatment rooms

Closing-down duties

About you

Experience is an advantage; however, full training and guidance will be provided for the right candidate. The following attributes are essential:

Attitude – present, engaged, ready to learn

Attention to detail – high standards; systems and process driven

Adaptability – capable of shifting gears and responsive to the team, workflow and environment

Team player – respectful and contributes to the team

Mature and reliable – driven and able to work independently