Dental Assistant | Lumino Botany | Full Time

Lumino The Dentists; Auckland; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumino The Dentists is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant in Auckland to support clinicians and the wider practice team. You will help ensure smooth day-to-day operations and provide excellent patient care in a busy, friendly environment.

In this full-time role, you’ll assist dentists during procedures, prepare rooms and instruments, maintain infection control, and contribute to a welcoming experience for every patient. Join one of New Zealand’s largest dental networks and grow with us.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant or within 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 as part of a busy and supportive team.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Dental Assistant experience

Patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

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 skills
• Strong 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.

If you’re an experienced Dental Assistant looking for a full-time opportunity with a friendly team, we’d love to hear from you.