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Dental Assistant / Orthodontic Support
Posted 10 days ago
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Job Description
This role involves assisting with general dental and orthodontic procedures, including using of digital technology and practice management systems. The candidate will be confident in chairside support, patient care, and clinical administration.
Location: Avondale, Auckland, New Zealand
To be successful in this role, you must have:
- Has a New Zealand Certificate in Dental Assisting (level 4) or has equivalent qualification overseas or at least 1 year of relevant experience
- Ability to work collaboratively within a dental team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in front desk and patient liaison duties
- Skilled in infection control and sterilising procedures
Preferred but not Essential:
- Certified in IV Monitoring Sedation
- Experienced with Trios Scanner or similar
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Knowledge of EXACT Dental Software or other dental practice managemen
- 2+ years’ experience in dental assisting and/or orthodontic support
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide chairside assistance during orthodontic and dental treatments
- Operate the Trios Scanner or similar for digital impressions and imaging
- Taking Conventional impressions
- Pouring dental impressions and model preparation
- Fabricating basic mouthguards
- Perform sterilising duties and maintaining strict infection control standards
- Manage patient data and appointments using EXACT Dental Software
- Perform clinical and administrative duties, including front desk reception
- Maintain infection control and clinical compliance standards
- Supporting daily clinical operations
- Current eligibility to work in New Zealand (or ability to obtain relevant visa/work permit)
Working Hours: Minimum to 30 - 40 hrs, not included overtime
Renumeration: Competitive salary package commensurate with experience ($29-$31/ hour).
Applicants are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience. Only candidates meeting the essential criteria will be conducted.
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