Dental Assistant/Receptionist |Lumino Napier| Part-Time

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Lumino Napier is looking for a part-time Dental Assistant/Receptionist to join a supportive, close-knit team in a dual role that blends chairside dental support with welcoming front desk duties. Based in Napier, you’ll work Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, helping prepare treatment rooms, sterilise instruments, manage appointments and patient records, process payments and respond to enquiries, while also assisting clinicians and delivering a warm, professional patient experience. This role offers variety, real community impact, and ongoing opportunities to grow across clinical and administrative tasks. To apply, tailor your resume to showcase both dental assisting and reception experience, highlight infection control and computer skills, demonstrate strong communication and organisational abilities, and include your availability for the listed days plus a concise cover note on why Lumino Napier appeals to you.

Company Description

At Lumino Napier, we're passionate about delivering exceptional dental care in a welcoming and friendly environment. As the first smile patients see and an important part of our clinical team, you'll play a key role in creating a positive experience from start to finish.

Why you'll love working with us:

• Dual-role opportunity – Enjoy the variety of working across both Dental Assisting and Reception, building your skills in all areas of the practice.
• Supportive team environment – Join a close-knit team that values collaboration, respect, and helping each other succeed.
• Varied and rewarding work – From assisting chairside to welcoming patients and managing appointments, every day brings something different.
• Make a real impact – Be part of a practice that genuinely cares about its patients and the local Napier community.

Part-time hours:

• Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their day. In this dual-role position, you'll provide chairside support to our clinicians while also creating a positive first impression for our patients at reception. You'll be an integral part of our team, helping to ensure every patient receives outstanding care and service from the moment they arrive.

In this role, you will:

• Provide chairside assistance to our clinicians during a range of dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, sterilise instruments, and maintain high infection control standards.
• Welcome patients with a warm and professional approach.
• Schedule appointments, manage patient records, and process payments.
• Respond to patient enquiries in person, over the phone, and via email.
• Support the day-to-day operations of the practice to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Work collaboratively with the team to deliver an exceptional patient experience.

If you enjoy building relationships with patients, thrive in a busy environment, and love being part of a supportive team, you'll find this role both rewarding and fulfilling. Every day offers the opportunity to make a real difference while developing your skills across both clinical and reception responsibilities.

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

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and enjoy working in a supportive, close-knit team, we'd love to hear from you.

At Lumino Napier, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills, make a genuine difference in your patients' experiences, and be part of a practice that values teamwork, positivity, and continuous learning.

Apply today and take the next step in your dental career with Lumino Napier!