Dental Assistant | Lumino Palmerston North | Casual

Job description

This is a casual position designed to provide cover across the practice during periods of annual leave, sick leave, and increased business demand. While there are no guaranteed hours, this role offers flexibility and the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a busy and professional dental environment. As a Dental Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting our clinicians and ensuring patients receive outstanding care during their visit. No two days are the same, and you'll be a key part of keeping the practice running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting clinicians during a variety of dental procedures Preparing treatment rooms and instruments for patient appointments Maintaining high standards of infection control and sterilisation Providing reassurance and support to patients throughout their visit Managing stock and clinical supplies Supporting the wider team with day-to-day practice operations To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have: Previous Dental Assistant experience preferred not essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A positive, reliable, and team-focused attitude The ability to remain calm and organised in a busy clinical environment Strong attention to detail and a commitment to patient care Flexibility to work at short notice when required Valid New Zealand work rights Why Join Lumino? Work with New Zealand's leading dental provider Supportive team culture and welcoming practice environment Access to training and development opportunities Gain experience across a range of dental procedures and specialties Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and health and wellbeing initiatives Opportunities for future permanent or fixed-term positions within the Lumino network Additional Information Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Due to the casual nature of this role, we are particularly interested in candidates who live locally or within easy commuting distance of Palmerston North and can offer flexibility to cover shifts when needed. If you're an experienced Dental Assistant looking for a flexible opportunity with a supportive team and a trusted healthcare organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Lumino family! At Lumino, our aim is to deliver a superior patient experience for everyone who visits our practices. As New Zealand's largest dental provider, with 119 practices nationwide, we're proud to be at the heart of communities across the country, providing the highest standard of care to our patients and ongoing support to our teams. We're currently looking for a Casual Dental Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at Lumino Palmerston North.