Dental Assistant: Chairside Support & Admin, Great Hours

Lumino Dental Limited; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Training and development

Supportive team culture

Local and national network backing

Job summary

Lumino Johnsonville is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide chairside support, assist with reception duties and help keep the practice running smoothly in a busy Johnsonville environment.

You will work mainly chairside with dentists, while occasionally assisting with reception tasks to deliver a consistent patient experience. Training and development are available within Lumino's nationwide network.

Qualifications

• Friendly, proactive and passionate about patient care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Willing to learn across clinical and reception duties.
• Previous dental assisting or reception experience is an advantage, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures and ensure patient comfort.
• Maintain infection control, sterilisation and clinical room preparation.
• Welcome patients and assist with reception duties, including appointment scheduling and patient records.
• Complete administrative tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Support day-to-day practice operations through teamwork and clear communication.

Skills

Communication skills

multitasking

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Team player

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Lumino Johnsonville is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide chairside support, assist with reception duties and help keep the practice running smoothly in a busy Johnsonville environment.

You will work mainly chairside with dentists, while occasionally assisting with reception tasks to deliver a consistent patient experience. Training and development are available within Lumino's nationwide network.