Dental Support Opportunities | Receptionist, Dental/Sterilisation Assistants | Lumino St Albans

Company Description

At Lumino, our aim is to deliver a superior patient experience for everyone who visits our practices. As New Zealand's leading dental provider, we're proud to offer the highest standard of care to our patients through a network of 119 practices nationwide.

Lumino St Albans is a friendly and well-established practice located in one of Christchurch's most popular suburbs. Our passionate team is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a warm, welcoming environment. We pride ourselves on creating positive experiences for both our patients and our people, with a supportive culture where teamwork and professionalism are highly valued.

Job Description

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and reliable team members to join Lumino St Albans across a number of exciting opportunities.

Whether you're an experienced Dental Assistant, enjoy delivering exceptional customer service at reception, or are interested in supporting our clinical team through sterilisation and infection control, we'd love to hear from you.

Please specify in your cover letter which position you are applying for. If you are interested in more than one opportunity, please indicate your preferred position(s) in order of preference.

Available Positions

Position 1: Receptionist / Dental Assistant | Full Time

This varied role combines front-of-house reception duties with chairside dental assisting, making it perfect for someone who enjoys working with people and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Hours:

- Tuesday: 8:00am - 4:45pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:15pm
- Thursday: 7:15am - 4:30pm
- Friday: 7:15am - 4:45pm
- Saturday: 7:45am - 3:00pm

Position 2: Sterilisation/Dental Assistant | Part Time

In this role, you'll work closely with our clinicians to deliver exceptional patient care. You'll provide chairside assistance during a variety of dental procedures, prepare treatment rooms, maintain high standards of infection control, manage instrument sterilisation, and help ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the practice.

Hours:

- Monday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
- Tuesday: 10:00am - 3:00pm 
- Thursday: 10:00am - 3:00pm

Position 3: Dental Assistant | Part Time

This position offers another opportunity to join our clinical support team, contributing to efficient practice operations and outstanding patient care through sterilisation and chairside assistance.

Hours:

- Monday: 8:45am - 2:45pm 
- Wednesday: 7:30am - 5:15pm

What You'll Be Doing

Depending on the position you apply for, your responsibilities may include:

Reception Duties

- Greeting patients and creating a welcoming experience
- Managing appointments and patient enquiries
- Processing payments and maintaining accurate patient records
- Supporting the day-to-day running of the practice

Dental Assistant Duties

- Assisting clinicians during a range of dental procedures
- Preparing treatment rooms and instruments
- Maintaining infection control and sterilisation standards
- Supporting patients throughout their treatment journey

Sterilisation Duties

- Cleaning, sterilising, and maintaining instruments and equipment
- Ensuring compliance with infection control protocols
- Maintaining clinical stock and supplies
- Supporting the clinical team to ensure smooth daily operations

Qualifications

To be successful in one of these roles, you will ideally have:

- Previous Dental Assistant experience (essential)
- Previous reception, administration, customer service, or healthcare experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
- The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
- High levels of professionalism and patient care
- Valid New Zealand work rights
- Be based in Christchurch and able to easily commute to Lumino St Albans, ensuring reliability for rostered hours

While dental experience is preferred, it is not essential for all positions, as full training can be provided to the right candidates.

Additional Information

Working at Lumino means being part of a company that genuinely cares about its people. We offer:

- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
- Staff discounts and benefits
- The chance to make a real difference in patients' lives every day

As Lumino St Albans continues to grow, there may be future opportunities for successful candidates in our part-time Dental Assistant and Sterilisation Assistant positions to take on additional days and increase their weekly hours. While not guaranteed, this is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving practice with potential for ongoing growth and development.

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to join a welcoming team where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

When applying, please specify in your cover letter which position you are applying for.

Apply now and take the next step in your career with Lumino St Albans!