Dental Assistant|Lumino Johnsonville |Full-Time

Lumino The Dentists; Wellington; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumino Johnsonville is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to provide chairside support to our dentists and help with reception tasks when needed. You will focus on patient comfort, infection control and efficient clinic operations.

This varied role offers hands-on clinical duties and administrative responsibilities, with on-going learning and teamwork valued to deliver excellent patient care in a busy dental practice.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Confidence using computers and practice management software (training provided).
• Positive, flexible and team-oriented approach.
• Willingness to learn and contribute across clinical and reception duties.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Job Description

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!