Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Responsibilities

Dental Assistant / Sterilisation Assistant

• Cleaning, sterilising, and maintaining dental instruments and equipment
• Monitoring and recording sterilisation processes accurately
• Supporting infection control procedures across the practice
• Preparing treatment rooms for patients and procedures
• Assisting clinicians chairside during dental treatments
• Assisting with stock control and maintaining clinic organisation

Dental Receptionist

• Greeting patients and managing front desk operations
• Booking and confirming appointments
• Answering phone calls and responding to patient enquiries
• Managing patient records and administrative tasks
• Processing payments and supporting general office duties
• Coordinating with clinicians to ensure smooth daily operations

Requirements

• Previous experience in dental assisting, sterilisation, reception, administration, clinical support, or customer service
• Exact dental experience is a must
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence using computer systems and learning new software
• Valid NZ work rights and ability to live locally

About the Company

Lumino The Dentists is New Zealand’s largest dental network, delivering exceptional dental care across more than 120 practices nationwide. We aim to provide the highest standard of care while ensuring our clinicians and support teams feel fully supported and empowered.