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Dental Assistant / Receptionist / Sterilisation Assistant (Casual)
Abano Healthcare Group · Wellington
Job description
About the role
Join a well‑established dental practice that values warmth, professionalism and teamwork. This casual position blends front‑of‑house reception duties with hands‑on chairside assistance and sterilisation support, offering a varied and dynamic workday.
Key responsibilities
- Greet patients, manage appointments and handle administrative tasks such as payments and record keeping.
- Assist dentists during a range of treatments, preparing instruments and maintaining a clean clinical environment.
- Follow strict infection‑control and sterilisation procedures, cleaning and sterilising dental tools and kits.
- Manage stock, equipment preparation and ensure efficient instrument flow.
Required profile
- Friendly, positive attitude with strong team spirit.
- Attention to detail, reliability and ability to put patients at ease.
- Previous experience as a Dental Assistant and/or Receptionist is preferred.
- Strong customer‑service or sterilisation experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Computer literacy and quick learning of practice systems.
- Proactive, can‑do attitude.
Required skills
What we offer
- Full training for the right candidate.
- Continuous learning opportunities through the wider Lumino network.
- Supportive culture with experienced clinicians.
- Potential for a fixed‑term contract for the right person.
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Abano Healthcare Group
Wellington
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