Part-Time Dental Assistant & Front Desk | Cambridge

Abano Healthcare; Cambridge; On-site; NZD 47,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Lumino Leamington in Cambridge is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant / Receptionist for a part-time role. You will support clinicians during dental procedures, prepare rooms, maintain infection control, and manage front-of-house duties.

Hours are 36.25 per week across Tuesday to Friday, with day shifts from 7:30am to 5:30pm on Tue/Thu and 4:30pm on Fri. The position offers a supportive team, patient-centred care, and opportunities to grow within New Zealand's largest dental network.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant or Receptionist.
• Strong communication with patients and staff.
• Well organised with attention to detail.
• Confident with digital systems and practice management software.
• Knowledge of infection control and sterilisation procedures.
• Energetic, professional, and patient-focused.

Responsibilities

• Support clinicians during a wide range of dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain infection control standards.
• Sterilise instruments and ensure equipment is ready.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and treatment notes.
• Manage patient appointments and diaries; handle enquiries.
• Process payments and daily banking; support front-of-house.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Digital systems

Infection control

Sterilisation

Multitasking

Patient-focused

Dental experience

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Lumino Leamington in Cambridge is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant / Receptionist for a part-time role. You will support clinicians during dental procedures, prepare rooms, maintain infection control, and manage front-of-house duties.

Hours are 36.25 per week across Tuesday to Friday, with day shifts from 7:30am to 5:30pm on Tue/Thu and 4:30pm on Fri. The position offers a supportive team, patient-centred care, and opportunities to grow within New Zealand's largest dental network.