Dental Assistant — Part-Time, 6-Month Contract (Rotorua)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff parking

Free flu vaccination

Discounts with local businesses

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes in Rotorua is seeking a Dental Assistant for a 6-month fixed-term, part-time role. The position is 0.6 FTE (48 hours per fortnight) Monday to Friday, based in Rotorua.

You will perform sterilisation and infection control, prepare dental materials, manage stock, handle administration, and deliver high customer service to tamariki and whanau. On-the-job training and professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in computer software applications.
• Ability to multi-task and be self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Sterilisation and infection control.
• Preparation of dental materials and dental products.
• Managing stock levels.
• Administration procedures and processes.
• High customer service and professional dental care to tamariki and whanau.

Skills

Dental assistant experience

Communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Computer proficiency

Tools

Dental software

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes in Rotorua is seeking a Dental Assistant for a 6-month fixed-term, part-time role. The position is 0.6 FTE (48 hours per fortnight) Monday to Friday, based in Rotorua.

You will perform sterilisation and infection control, prepare dental materials, manage stock, handle administration, and deliver high customer service to tamariki and whanau. On-the-job training and professional development are provided.