Dental Assistant/Receptionist | Lumino Nelson | Casual

Abano Healthcare; Nelson; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible casual hours

Valuable dental industry experience

Supportive clinicians and team

Training and development opportunities

Leading dental organisation

Job summary

Lumino Nelson, located in Nelson, New Zealand, is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant/Receptionist for casual shifts. You will support clinicians chairside and assist at reception, helping to deliver excellent patient experiences in a welcoming, professional environment.

Join a supportive team at Lumino Nelson with flexible casual hours, on-site training, and opportunities to develop dental industry skills.

Qualifications

• Previous Dental Assistant experience preferred, training can be provided.
• Sterilisation, healthcare, hospitality, retail or customer-facing environment experience is advantageous.
• Friendly, positive, and team-focused attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confidence using computers and learning new systems.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Genuine passion for helping people and delivering great customer service.
• Flexibility to work casual shifts as required.
• Valid New Zealand working rights.
• You must live in Nelson or surrounding area and commute to the practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians during a range of dental procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organised clinical environment.
• Manage instrument sterilisation and infection control processes.
• Monitor and replenish clinical stock and supplies.
• Support the team to ensure a seamless patient experience.
• Be the welcoming face and voice of the practice.
• Manage patient enquiries both in person and over the phone.
• Coordinate appointments and booking schedules.
• Process payments and complete general administrative tasks.
• Help create an exceptional experience for every patient who visits the practice.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Flexibility

Customer service

Team player

Job description

Dental Assistant/Receptionist | Lumino Nelson | Casual

• Casual
• Region: Wellington Manawatu and Greymouth Rex
• Site Location: Lumino Nelson

At Lumino, our purpose is to provide exceptional patient care while creating a positive and supportive environment for both our patients and our people. With 119 practices nationwide, Lumino is New Zealand’s largest dental provider and plays an important role in the communities we serve.

Located in the heart of Nelson, our practice has been caring for the local community for more than 20 years. We are proud of our friendly, family-oriented culture and our dedicated team of clinicians and support staff who work together to deliver outstanding patient experiences every day.

If you’re looking for a casual opportunity where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Dental Assistant / Receptionist to join our supportive team at Lumino Nelson on a casual basis.

This is a varied role where you’ll support our clinicians chairside while also assisting at reception when needed. It’s an excellent opportunity to develop your dental industry skills while working in a welcoming and professional environment.

As a Dental Assistant, you will:

• Assist clinicians during a range of dental procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organised clinical environment.
• Manage instrument sterilisation and infection control processes.
• Monitor and replenish clinical stock and supplies.
• Support the team to ensure a seamless patient experience.

As a Receptionist, you will:

• Be the welcoming face and voice of the practice.
• Manage patient enquiries both in person and over the phone.
• Coordinate appointments and booking schedules.
• Process payments and complete general administrative tasks.
• Help create an exceptional experience for every patient who visits the practice.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a team environment, and takes pride in providing excellent customer service.

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• Previous Dental Assistant experience preferred, although training can be provided for the right person.
• Experience in sterilisation, healthcare, hospitality, retail, or another customer-facing environment would be advantageous.
• A friendly, positive, and team-focused attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confidence using computers and learning new systems.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for helping people and delivering great customer service.
• The flexibility to work casual shifts as required.
• Valid New Zealand working rights.
• You must live in Nelson or the surrounding area and be able to reliably commute to the practice when required.

At Lumino, we invest in our people and provide a supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive.

What you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible casual hours to suit your lifestyle and commitments.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within the dental industry.
• Supportive and experienced clinicians and team members.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Being part of New Zealand’s leading dental organisation.