Dental Assistant |Nelson Prosthodontics | Part Time

1300SMILES Ltd; Nelson, Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Nelson Prosthodontics, part of Lumino, is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant for a permanent part-time role in Nelson, NZ. You will support clinicians, prepare rooms and instruments, and uphold strict infection-control standards to ensure a positive patient experience.

You will manage chairside duties, patient comfort, and basic admin tasks while maintaining stock and collaborating with the practice team.

Qualifications

• Previous Dental Assistant experience requested.
• Good understanding of infection control and sterilisation processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures.
• Prepare and reset treatment rooms between patients.
• Prepare and manage instruments, equipment and materials.
• Perform sterilisation and infection-control duties to high standards.
• Support patients to feel comfortable during appointments.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with clinical administration.
• Assist with stock management and ensure rooms are well supplied.
• Collaborate with clinicians and the wider team for smooth daily operations.

Skills

Infection control

Sterilisation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

Company Description

Here at Lumino, we are made up of a talented team of professionals who are passionate about providing exceptional patient experiences and high-quality dental care.

Nelson Prosthodontics is a specialist practice based at 38 Collingwood Street in Nelson. We are now looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team on a permanent part-time basis.

If you enjoy working in a professional clinical environment, take pride in providing excellent patient care, and are looking for a role where you can develop your skills within a specialist practice, we would love to hear from you.

Job Description

As a Dental Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting our clinicians and ensuring our patients receive a positive and comfortable experience from the moment they arrive.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing chairside assistance during a range of dental procedures
• Preparing treatment rooms and ensuring they are cleaned and reset between patients
• Preparing and managing instruments, equipment, and materials required for treatment
• Carrying out sterilisation and infection-control duties to a high standard
• Supporting patients throughout their appointments and helping them feel comfortable and well cared for
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assisting with clinical administration as required
• Supporting stock management and ensuring treatment rooms remain well supplied
• Working collaboratively with our clinicians and wider practice team to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice
• A valid NZ work right

These responsibilities align with Lumino's Dental Assistant position expectations, including chairside assistance, sterilisation, infection control and delivering an excellent patient experience.

Hours of work:
This is a permanent part-time position working 9 days per fortnight:

• 8:30am - 5:30pm
• 60-minute lunch break
• 8 paid hours per day
• Every second Friday rostered off

We're looking for someone who can also offer some flexibility to work additional Fridays when required to support the practice.

This works out to approximately 72 hours per fortnight based on the regular 9-day roster.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous Dental Assistant experience
• A good understanding of infection control and sterilisation processes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A warm, professional and patient-focused approach
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• The ability to work confidently in a busy clinical environment
• A positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team
• The ability to adapt to different clinicians, procedures, and workflows

Additional Information

At Lumino, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll be joining a supportive team where your contribution is valued and where you'll have the opportunity to continue building your skills and experience.

If you're an experienced Dental Assistant looking for a part-time opportunity in a specialist practice in Nelson, we'd love to hear from you.