Dental Assistant | Lumino Knox Dental | Full Time

Lumino Knox Dental is seeking a friendly and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our team in Dunedin, New Zealand on a full-time basis. In this role, you will provide essential support to our dental professionals while delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced clinical environment. The ideal candidate will be organized, professional, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient service and infection control.

• Assist dentists during patient examinations and dental procedures, ensuring all instruments and materials are readily available
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing and organizing dental instruments according to established protocols
• Greet patients in a friendly and welcoming manner, manage patient check-in procedures, and maintain accurate patient records using dental software
• Take and process dental radiographs (X-rays) following safety guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Provide chairside support during procedures, including suctioning, retraction, and instrument passing
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail when recording patient information, treatment notes, and billing details
• Ensure the treatment area remains clean, organized, and compliant with infection control standards
• Manage appointment scheduling and patient communication to optimize clinic workflow
• Support the dental team in maintaining a professional and supportive work environment

Hours for this role :

• Monday 6.30am - 1.30pm
• Tuesday 7.45am-1.30pm
• Wednesday 7.45am-1.30pm
• Thursday 7.45am - 4.30pm
• Friday 7.45am - 4.30pm