Dental Assistant/Receptionist |Lumino Main Street| Casual

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Lumino Main Street in Palmerston North is seeking a casual Dental Assistant/Receptionist for a multi-trained role that blends chairside support with front desk duties. You’ll help clinicians, manage sterilisation and infection control, greet patients, book appointments, process payments, and answer enquiries, while contributing to a warm team culture. This is a great chance to grow across clinical and admin tasks and be part of a community practice. To apply, highlight prior dental assisting or reception experience, infection control know-how, and comfort with tech, then complete the short online questions and show your flexible, patient-centered approach. Tip: emphasize how you thrive on variety and collaboration and reference your ability to learn new systems quickly.

Company Description

Why Join Our Team at Lumino Main Street

At Lumino Main Street, we’re proud to provide high-quality dental care to our community, ensuring every patient leaves with a smile. You’ll be joining a warm, supportive team that values collaboration, growth, and the genuine connections we build with our patients.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Multi-trained position – This is a dual role where you’ll gain skills both as a Dental Assistant and on Reception, allowing you to grow your experience across different areas of the practice.
• Supportive team culture – Work alongside experienced clinicians and colleagues who care about your wellbeing and professional development.
• Variety and learning – Enjoy a mix of hands-on clinical support and front-desk responsibilities, no two days are the same!
• Community connection – Be part of a team that makes a real difference in people’s lives every day.

Job Description

We’re looking for a reliable, motivated Casual Dental Assistant / Receptionist to join our friendly team at Lumino Main Street.

In this multi-trained role, you’ll be an essential part of keeping our practice running smoothly, supporting our clinicians chairside and ensuring every patient has a warm, professional experience from the moment they walk in.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing chairside support to clinicians during a variety of dental procedures
• Managing instrument sterilisation and maintaining infection control standards
• Greeting patients, managing appointment bookings, and handling payments
• Assisting with patient enquiries both in person and over the phone
• Supporting day-to-day operations to ensure a seamless patient experience
• Contributing to a positive, team-focused practice culture

You’ll enjoy the satisfaction of helping patients feel comfortable and cared for ,and the variety of working both front-of-house and behind the scenes with a supportive, experienced team.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• Previous experience as a Dental Assistant and/or Receptionist (preferred)
• Experience in sterilisation or infection control (advantageous)
• A warm, positive, and professional attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confidence using computers and learning new systems quickly
• A genuine passion for helping people and contributing to a team environment

Additional Information

Applying with Us? Here’s What to Expect!

We know your time is valuable, so we’ve made the first step quick and easy. Once you apply, you’ll receive an automatic email with a few simple questions. It’s a relaxed chat—no pressure! Answer at your convenience, and as soon as we receive your responses, we’ll be in touch to keep the process moving quickly.

Check your inbox—we’re excited to connect with you!