Dental Assistant| Lumino Taradale | Full Time

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Lumino Taradale is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant to work chairside with dentists, assist with sterilisation and infection control, and help run a smooth patient centered practice in Napier Taradale within New Zealand’s largest dental network. The ideal candidate has 1+ years’ DA experience, strong infection control skills, excellent communication, and comfort in a fast paced clinic, plus experience with practice management software such as EXACT. Hours are four days per week minimum, 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, with flexibility valued. Benefits include ongoing training, internal progression, long service recognition, discounted health insurance, and Boost Benefits. Tailor your resume to show chairside support, sterilisation, patient care, and teamwork, and fit Lumino culture.

Company Description

At Lumino, we're passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and creating positive experiences for every person who walks through our doors. As New Zealand's largest dental network, with over 130 practices nationwide, we're proud to be at the heart of our communities, providing high-quality dental care while supporting our clinicians and teams to thrive.

At Lumino Taradale, we're dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where both our patients and team members feel valued and supported.

Job Description

We are currently looking for an experienced and reliable Dental Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at Lumino Taradale.

As a Dental Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting our clinicians and ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care. This is a hands-on role where you'll work chairside alongside our dentists, assist with sterilisation and infection control, and help maintain the smooth day-to-day operation of the practice.

This position is perfect for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, takes pride in delivering exceptional patient care, and thrives as part of a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting clinicians during a variety of dental procedures
• Preparing treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for patient appointments
• Ensuring patient comfort before, during, and after treatment
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation
• Cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilising instruments and equipment in accordance with infection control protocols
• Monitoring sterilisation processes and maintaining compliance records
• Restocking treatment rooms and clinical supplies
• Assisting with stock management and monthly ordering
• Supporting the team to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient clinical environment

Hours

This is a full-time position. Hours are negotiable, however ideally you will be available to work at least 4 days per week, between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Flexibility is highly valued.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Previous Dental Assistant experience (1+ years preferred)
• A strong understanding of infection control and sterilisation procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence working in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Experience using dental practice management software, ideally EXACT
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A positive, proactive, and team-focused approach
• A genuine passion for patient care and delivering exceptional service

Additional Information

• Join New Zealand's largest dental healthcare provider
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Internal career progression and mobility across our nationwide network
• Long service recognition benefits
• Discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Access to Boost Benefits with discounts from a wide range of retailers
• Supportive team culture where your contributions are valued

Why Lumino Taradale?

Our practice may be small, but we're a close-knit and highly supportive team. You'll work alongside an experienced dentist and a team of hygienists and therapists who are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, welcoming, and fun environment for both our patients and our people.

If you're an experienced Dental Assistant looking for your next opportunity with a supportive team and a trusted healthcare provider, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join the team at Lumino Taradale!