Full-Time Dental Assistant — Specialist Periodontics

1300SMILES Ltd; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing learning and professional dev

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Modern specialist practice environment

Discounts through wider network

Job summary

Henderson Periodontics & Implants in Christchurch is seeking a motivated Dental Assistant to join our specialist periodontal practice on a full-time basis. Hours are Monday-Thursday 7.30-4.30 with a 60-minute lunch.

You will provide chairside support for periodontal and implant procedures, working alongside our clinicians to ensure smooth day-to-day operation and exceptional patient care in a busy, high-performing team.

Qualifications

• NZ work rights required.
• Dental Assistant experience preferred, but not essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude.
• Ability to multitask in a busy clinical environment.
• Positive, team-oriented mindset.
• Reliability, professionalism and commitment to patient care.
• Reside locally or within easy commuting distance of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside support for periodontal and implant procedures.
• Work alongside clinicians to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Contribute to delivering exceptional patient care in a specialist setting.
• Collaborate effectively with a close-knit team.

Skills

Passion for dentistry

Excellent communication

Team-oriented mindset

Organised and dependable

Multitasking in a clinical setting

Job description

Henderson Periodontics & Implants in Christchurch is seeking a motivated Dental Assistant to join our specialist periodontal practice on a full-time basis. Hours are Monday-Thursday 7.30-4.30 with a 60-minute lunch.

You will provide chairside support for periodontal and implant procedures, working alongside our clinicians to ensure smooth day-to-day operation and exceptional patient care in a busy, high-performing team.