Part-Time Dental Assistant - Specialist Practice in Nelson

Lumino The Dentists; Nelson; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Lumino The Dentists' Nelson Prosthodontics clinic is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join on a permanent part-time basis. You will support clinicians, prepare rooms, manage instruments, and uphold infection control to deliver a positive patient experience.

This role offers flexibility with Fridays and a steady roster within a supportive team at 38 Collingwood Street, Nelson, in a specialist practice dedicated to high-quality dental care.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting clinicians in a dental setting.
• Solid infection control and sterilisation knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organised with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during a range of dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and reset between patients.
• Prepare and manage instruments, equipment and materials.
• Carry out sterilisation and infection-control duties to high standard.
• Support patients throughout appointments and help them feel comfortable.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with clinical administration.
• Support stock management and ensure rooms are well supplied.

Skills

Chairside assist

Sterilisation

Infection control

Patient care

Communication

Job description

Lumino The Dentists' Nelson Prosthodontics clinic is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join on a permanent part-time basis. You will support clinicians, prepare rooms, manage instruments, and uphold infection control to deliver a positive patient experience.

This role offers flexibility with Fridays and a steady roster within a supportive team at 38 Collingwood Street, Nelson, in a specialist practice dedicated to high-quality dental care.