Dental Assistant|Lumino Johnsonville |Full-Time

Abano Healthcare Group; 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

• Full-time
• Region: Wellington Blenheim and Christchurch
• Site Location: Lumino Johnsonville

Company Description

Looking for a varied dental role where no two days are the same? Join the friendly team at Lumino Johnsonville, a welcoming, community-focused practice that takes pride in delivering exceptional patient care.

As part of Lumino The Dentists, New Zealand's largest dental network with over 130 practices nationwide, you'll enjoy the benefits of a supportive local team backed by a trusted organisation that invests in your growth and wellbeing.

Why Join Our Team?

Located in the heart of Johnsonville, our practice offers a warm and welcoming environment where teamwork, collaboration and patient care come first.

What we offer:

• Work-life balance: Enjoy a Monday-Thursday schedule, 7:45 am-5:15 pm, with no weekend work.
• Supportive team culture: Work alongside a friendly, experienced team that values collaboration and looks after one another.
• Training and development: Build your skills across both clinical and administrative areas, with opportunities to learn and grow.
• Local support, national network: Enjoy the benefits of a close-knit practice with the backing and resources of Lumino's nationwide network.

Job Description

How You'll Make an Impact

As a Dental Assistant at Lumino Johnsonville, you'll play an important role in ensuring every patient has a positive and comfortable experience.

Primarily working chairside, you'll provide clinical support to our dentists while occasionally assisting with reception and administrative duties to help keep the practice running smoothly.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing chairside assistance during dental procedures and ensuring patient comfort.
• Maintaining high standards of infection control, sterilisation and clinical room preparation.
• Welcoming patients and assisting with reception duties, including appointment scheduling and patient records.
• Completing administrative tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the practice through teamwork and clear communication.

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who is friendly, proactive and passionate about providing excellent patient care.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Confidence using computers and practice management software (training will be provided).
• A positive, flexible and team-oriented approach.
• A willingness to learn and contribute across both clinical and reception duties.

Previous dental assisting or reception experience would be an advantage, but it's not essential. Most importantly, we're looking for someone with the right attitude, enthusiasm and a genuine desire to make a difference to our patients.

Additional Information

Why Choose Lumino?

At Lumino Johnsonville, you'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team that values respect, open communication and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, patient-focused practice in a varied role that offers a great work-life balance, ongoing learning and the chance to develop your skills across both clinical and administrative areas.

If you're looking for a role where you can feel supported, valued and part of a great team, we'd love to hear from you!