Dental Assistant | Lumino Karori | Full-Time

1300SMILES Ltd; Wellington; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a full-time Dental Assistant at Lumino Karori in Wellington. This role involves providing crucial chairside support, ensuring a positive patient experience, and collaborating with a dedicated dental team. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and ready to grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients in a friendly and professional manner.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments.
• Maintain accurate and organized patient records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Job description

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Company 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.

Job Description

Full-Time Dental Assistant Wanted! Join the Vibrant Team at Lumino Karori

Are you ready to take the next step in your dental career and become a key part of a friendly, fast-paced practice? Lumino Karori is seeking a dedicated, full-time Dental Assistant to join our team permanently and play an essential role in delivering outstanding patient care.

Located in the heart of Karori, Wellington, our practice is looking for someone who’s enthusiastic, compassionate, and eager to grow. This is more than just a job — it's an opportunity to be part of a supportive environment where learning is encouraged and every day brings something new.

As our new Dental Assistant, you'll provide crucial chairside support to our clinicians, helping ensure every patient has a smooth, positive experience from start to finish.

• Greet and welcome patients in a friendly and professional manner
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments according to established protocols
• Maintain accurate and organise patient records and documentation
• Schedule appointments, manage patient inquiries, and handle administrative tasks when required
• Collaborate with the dental team to ensure smooth operations and excellent patient care
• Promote a positive and supportive environment for patients and colleagues

The hours for this role are:

• Monday - Thursday: 8:15am - 5.30pm

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to providing outstanding patient experience
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures (preferred but not required)
• Previous experience in dental assisting or reception (helpful but not required)
• A friendly, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented approach to work
• Willingness to collaborate with the dental team and contribute to a positive work environment

Additional Information

Our practice has a respectful, supportive, and collaborative culture that emphasizes teamwork and open communication.

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