Dental Assistant | Mon - Thurs | Knox Dental

Lumino Knox Dental are looking for a Dental Assistant to join their growing team! 

We provide comprehensive care for all of our patient's dental health needs and offer a full range of dental services that will ensure all of our patients needs are met. We want our patients to look and feel their best, and that is why we are committed to helping them achieve the results they desire.

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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.

Our Dental Assistants will also be required to work on reception occasionally. As one of our Receptionists, you will be the friendly face our patients see when they enter our doors and the voice they hear when they call our practice. A typical day will see you assisting our patients with enquiries, generating and confirming appointment booking, payment processing, banking, and other ad hoc administrative duties.

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. 

The hours for the role are below: 

• Monday: 8:15am - 5:15pm
• Tuesday: 8:15am - 5:15pm
• Thursday: 8:15am - 5:15pm

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 proper oral hygiene techniques.
• Maintain accurate patient records and filing systems
• Prepare treatment rooms and instruments for use

The Person

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant preferred but training could be given to the right candidate
• 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

Benefits of Working for Lumino 

• A large company that offers internal mobility 
• Discounted Southern Cross health insurance 
• Discounts at a range of retailers through Boost Benefits 

The Company

Here at Lumino, we are made up of a talented team of professionals providing exceptional patient experience and dental care. With over 120 practices nationwide, we are the heart of every New Zealand community and want to ensure we are providing the highest standard of care to our patients & ongoing support to our clinicians.

We ensure that our clinicians and clinical teams receive excellent training and development opportunities, as well as modern equipment and the technology to help them grow professionally.

Does this sound like you? If so, apply today!