Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support (Evenings/Weekends)

Newtown Dental Surgery; Wellington; Sur place; NZD 34 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Newtown Dental in Wellington is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to support clinicians and keep front desk duties running smoothly. You will provide chairside assistance, prepare rooms and instruments, maintain infection control, and help with patient scheduling and records.

Join a close-knit team at a modern practice focused on high-quality care. The role offers a minimum 30 hours per week with some evenings and weekend flexibility, and pay between $25 and $30 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a dental or healthcare environment.
• Hands-on chairside assisting.
• Solid understanding of sterilisation and clinical workflows.
• Strong communication with patients and colleagues.

Responsabilités

• Provide chairside assistance to dentists during procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials before appointments.
• Maintain infection control protocols and sterilise instruments.
• Support patient care through administrative tasks and documentation.
• Manage patient bookings, recalls, and follow-ups to ensure continuity of care.
• Assist with stock control and ordering of clinical supplies.
• Deliver high-quality patient service across phone, email, and in-person interactions.

Connaissances

Chairside assisting

Infection control

Patient coordination

Administrative tasks

Description du poste

Newtown Dental in Wellington is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to support clinicians and keep front desk duties running smoothly. You will provide chairside assistance, prepare rooms and instruments, maintain infection control, and help with patient scheduling and records.

Join a close-knit team at a modern practice focused on high-quality care. The role offers a minimum 30 hours per week with some evenings and weekend flexibility, and pay between $25 and $30 per hour depending on experience.