Friendly Dental Assistant & Front Desk Specialist

Lumino Whangarei; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumino Whangarei is seeking a friendly, reliable Casual Dental Assistant/Receptionist to join our busy practice. You will handle front-of-house reception duties, assist with chairside dental procedures, and help manage appointments in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

This casual role offers training and a clear pathway to a permanent position in 2027. Ideal candidates will have strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills, with a willingness to learn and adapt in a patient-centered

Qualifications

• Casual role with potential for permanent full-time in 2027.
• Previous dental assisting experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Reception/administration or customer service experience is valuable.
• Strong communication and organisation skills are important.
• Must be reliable, flexible, and professional.

Responsibilities

• Supporting clinicians during dental procedures.
• Preparing treatment rooms and infection control procedures.
• Sterilising instruments and maintaining a clean environment.
• Updating patient records and completing admin tasks.
• Managing appointments, calls, emails, and patient enquiries.
• Greeting patients warmly and working with the team to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Dental assisting

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Computer literacy

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Lumino Whangarei is seeking a friendly, reliable Casual Dental Assistant/Receptionist to join our busy practice. You will handle front-of-house reception duties, assist with chairside dental procedures, and help manage appointments in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

This casual role offers training and a clear pathway to a permanent position in 2027. Ideal candidates will have strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills, with a willingness to learn and adapt in a patient-centered