Dental Assistant | Lumino Botany | Full Time

1300SMILES Ltd; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumino Botany in Auckland is seeking a friendly and reliable Dental Assistant to join our busy clinic on a full-time basis. You’ll work closely with clinicians to support chairside care and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

This full-time role focuses on patient comfort, infection control, and teamwork within New Zealand’s largest dental network. If you take pride in high-quality care and clear communication, apply to join our welcoming practice.

Qualifications

• Experience as Dental Assistant or in a similar clinical environment.
• Friendly, professional and caring approach to patient care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a busy, supportive team.
• Current New Zealand work rights.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during a range of dental procedures.
• Provide chairside support and help patients feel comfortable.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and materials for procedures.
• Sterilise instruments and maintain infection prevention standards.
• Keep clinical areas clean, organised and ready for patients.
• Support the wider practice team with general duties as required.
• Help create a welcoming and positive experience for patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Patient care

Job description

Company Description

At Lumino The Dentists, we’re passionate about delivering exceptional patient experiences and high-quality dental care. With 119 practices across New Zealand, our teams are an important part of the communities we serve, and our people are at the heart of everything we do

We’re looking for a friendly and reliable Dental Assistant to join our team at Lumino Botany on a full-time basis. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a busy clinical environment, and takes pride in helping provide a positive and comfortable experience for every patient.

Job Description

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll work closely with our clinicians and wider practice team to help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice while providing excellent patient care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting our dentists during a range of dental procedures
• Providing chairside support and helping patients feel comfortable throughout their treatment
• Preparing treatment rooms, instruments and materials for procedures
• Sterilising instruments and maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control
• Ensuring clinical areas are clean, organised and ready for patients
• Supporting the wider practice team with general duties as required
• Helping create a welcoming and positive experience for our patients

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant or within a similar clinical environment
• A friendly, professional and caring approach to patient care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work well as part of a busy and supportive team
• A proactive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
• Current New Zealand work rights

Additional Information

At Lumino, our people are at the heart of what we do. You’ll be joining a supportive practice team while also being part of one of New Zealand’s largest dental networks, providing opportunities to continue building your skills and experience.