Dental Assistant | Rototuna | Full-time

Company Description

At Lumino, our aim is to deliver a superior patient experience for everyone who visits our practices. Our people are passionate about dentistry and the important part it plays in the health and well-being of New Zealanders.

• As the leading provider of dentistry in the country and with 88% brand awareness, we're the number one choice of dentist throughout New Zealand.
• We invest in our people, with training and resources to keep them at the top of their game.
• We ensure our clinicians and clinical teams receive great training and development opportunities as well as modern equipment and the technology to help them grow professionally.

If you enjoy working with patients and watching them walk out the door loving their smiles, then you will enjoy being part of the team at Lumino the Dentists.

Job Description

At Lumino Rototuna, now proudly part of the Lumino family, we're eager to welcome a Full-time Dental Assistant to the team. 

The position follows a rotating schedule:

• Week 1: 36 hours over 4 days (Monday to Thursday) at our Lumino Rototuna location.
• Week 2: 45.25 hours over 5 days, including 4 days at Rototuna and alternating Fridays at our Lumino Garden Place location.

As one of our Dental Assistants, you will work alongside our highly trained clinicians and other dental professionals to provide excellent patient care and support. You will be tasked with supporting our clinicians during various dental procedures and ensuring best practice standards are upheld and the best patient care is provided to every patient. You will also take control of tasks such as sterilisation and infection control, ensuring all instruments and equipment are processed and sterilised following best practice guidelines.

This is a fast-paced role where no two days are the same. You will be someone who enjoys working closely within a team and providing upstanding customer care. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist Clinicians during dental procedures, such as taking X-rays, sterilising instruments, and preparing materials.
• Greet patients, review their medical history and answer any questions they may have
• Provide patient care and education, such as teaching them proper oral hygiene techniques.
• Maintain accurate patient records and filing systems
• Prepare treatment rooms and instruments for use
• Stock and order dental supplies

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant is preferred 
• Knowledge of dental procedures and techniques
• Excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills
• Proficiency in computer software applications
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

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