Full-Time Dental Assistant – Join Modern Practice in Hamilton CBD

About the role

Dental Holistix is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to provide chair‑side support in a busy 4‑chair practice located in the Anglesea Medical Precinct, Hamilton CBD. The role is full‑time, Monday‑Friday, and involves direct patient care, clinical record keeping and basic laboratory tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Provide chair‑side assistance for a wide range of in‑house dental procedures.
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards.
• Accurately enter and update clinical notes and patient information.
• Offer patients home‑care guidance and post‑treatment instructions.
• Assist with stock ordering and organization of clinical supplies.
• Support the admin team with appointment scheduling as needed.
• Perform basic laboratory tasks such as fabricating mouth guards, whitening trays, taking extra‑oral photos, intra‑oral scans and assisting with CEREC crowns.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a chair‑side dental assistant with reception duties.
• Strong communication skills and a warm, professional manner with patients and the clinical team.
• Excellent organisational ability and time‑management.
• Accurate data‑entry skills and up‑to‑date clinical record maintenance.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑first environment.
• Reliable, proactive and friendly attitude.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Required skills

• Chair‑side dental assisting.
• Reception and appointment scheduling.
• Use of Exact Online (advantageous).
• First‑aid training certification.
• Sedation monitoring course completion.
• Intra‑oral scanning and basic laboratory fabrication (mouth guards, whitening trays, CEREC crowns).

What we offer

• Modern, well‑equipped clinic focused on quality patient care.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture.
• Varied clinical work across many dental specialties performed in‑house.
• Stable weekday roster (8 am‑5:30 pm) with occasional Saturdays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Involvement in community oral‑health promotion.