Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Kiwi Dentists Limited; Wellington; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiwi Dentists Limited in Johnsonville, North Island is seeking a Dental Assistant / Receptionist to support chairside procedures, prepare and sterilize instruments, and welcome patients while delivering a friendly, professional service. You will answer calls, manage enquiries, book appointments, handle patient records and payments, and maintain a clean, welcoming environment as part of a small, collaborative team.

Dental experience is helpful but not essential.

Qualifications

• Friendly, professional, and approachable demeanor.
• Reliable, organized and punctual in daily tasks.
• Confident communication with patients and colleagues.
• Positive team player with a proactive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Dental experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sterilize instruments for procedures.
• Welcomes and assists patients in the reception area.
• Answer phone calls and manage enquiries.
• Book and confirm appointments and maintain schedules.
• Manage reception and patient records, processing payments.
• Handle general administrative duties and keep a clean environment.
• Maintain a professional, welcoming practice atmosphere.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Reliable & organized

Confident communication

Team player

Willing to learn

Dental experience with preferred

Job description

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Kiwi Dentists Limited – Johnsonville, North Island

A Dental Assistant / Receptionist role providing chairside assistance during dental procedures, preparing and sterilizing instruments, welcoming and assisting patients, answering phone calls and managing enquiries, booking and confirming appointments, managing reception and patient records, processing payments and general administrative duties, and maintaining a clean, professional, and welcoming environment.

Key responsibilities

Preparing and sterilizing instruments

Welcoming and assisting patients

Answering phone calls and managing enquiries

Booking and confirming appointments

Managing reception and patient records

Processing payments and general administrative duties

Maintaining a clean, professional, and welcoming environment

About you

Friendly, professional, and approachable

Reliable, organized, and punctual

Confident communicating with patients

A positive team player with a great attitude

Willing to learn and develop new skills

Previous dental experience is preferred, but not essential