Dental Assistant | Christchurch | Full Time

Abano Healthcare Group; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumino in Christchurch is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our high-performing team of clinicians delivering exceptional patient care across New Zealand’s network of practices. You will support experienced dentists during procedures, manage instrument sterilisation and infection control, and oversee stock control to keep the practice running smoothly.

The role is fast-paced with varied days and hours (Mon–Fri).

Qualifications

• Previous Dental Assisting Experience is preferred.
• Previous experience on Exact Software is preferred
• Flexibility to help out the team and be a team player.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive and team-orientated approach to all you do.
• Computer savvy skills with the ability to pick up things quickly.

Responsibilities

• Support clinicians with dental procedures during patient appointments.
• Take responsibility for instrument sterilisation and infection control.
• Stock control.
• Work beside experienced Dentists to learn from them.
• This is a fast-paced role where no two days are the same.

Skills

Dental assisting

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Tools

Exact Software

Job description

Here at Lumino, we are made up of a talented team of professionals providing exceptional patient experience and dental care. With over 130 practices nationwide, we are the heart of every New Zealand community and want to ensure we are providing the highest standard of care to our patients & ongoing support to our clinicians.

Here at Lumino, we are made up of a talented team of professionals providing exceptional patient experience and dental care. With over 130 practices nationwide, we are the heart of every New Zealand community and want to ensure we are providing the highest standard of care to our patients & ongoing support to our clinicians.

Job Description

We are a high-performing team of professionals who take great pride in the services and care we provide our patients.

What does a Dental Assistant Do? A Dental Assistant is a critical part of our team! You will support our highly experienced team of clinicians with various interesting dental procedures during patient appointments. You will also take responsibility for instrument sterilisation and infection control and also stock control. Working beside experienced Dentists will give you a great insight into our practice and a rare opportunity to learn from one of the best.

The hours for the role are:

• Monday – 7:45am – 5:30pm (30 min lunch)
• Wednesday– 8:15am – 6:30pm (30 min lunch)
• Thursday – 8:15am – 5:30pm (30 min lunch)
• Friday – 7:45am – 4:30pm (30 min lunch)

This is a fast-paced role where no two days are the same.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following:

• Previous Dental Assisting Experience is preferred.
• Previous experience on Exact Software is preferred
• Flexibility to help out the team and be a team player.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive and team-orientated approach to all you do.
• Computer savvy skills with the ability to pick up things quickly.