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Modern Dental Assistant Role with a Creative EdgeWaiata Shores Dental • Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand
Modern Dental Assistant Role with a Creative Edge

Modern Dental Assistant Role with a Creative Edge

Waiata Shores Dental • Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand
2 days ago
Job description

Modern Dental Assistant Role with a Creative Edge

Location : Takanini, Auckland

Schedule : Tuesday to Saturday

Start Date : Late December 2025

Employment Type : Full-time

Are you a motivated dental professional who enjoys both patient care and technology? At Waiata Shores Dental , we’re looking for someone who loves variety — assisting chairside, supporting front office operations, and helping create engaging digital content.

If you take pride in your work, have a positive attitude, and thrive in a modern, tech-forward environment, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

About the Role

This unique role blends hands‑on clinical support with administrative and creative elements.

1️⃣ Dental Assisting & Sterilisation Support

  • Primarily responsible for sterilisation and infection control, ensuring all instruments and rooms are prepared and maintained to the highest standard.
  • Provide chairside assistance when regular dental assistants are away or during busy periods.
  • Chairside assisting for general and cosmetic procedures.
  • Infection control, sterilisation, and instrument management.
  • Setting up dental trays and digital workflows (CEREC, PrimeScan, CBCT).
  • Assisting with sedation and surgical cases.

2️⃣ Front Office & Patient Experience

  • Greeting and supporting patients throughout their visit.
  • Managing bookings, recalls, and payments via Exact .
  • Coordinating treatment plans and ensuring smooth daily operations.
  • Providing administrative and scheduling support to clinicians.
  • 3️⃣ Tech & Creative Support

  • Capturing before‑and‑after smile photos and short videos.
  • Assisting with content creation for social media and educational use.
  • Supporting digital systems and cloud‑based tools in the clinic.
  • What We’re Looking For

  • A reliable, organised, and proactive team player.
  • Excellent communication and multitasking skills.
  • Confidence using modern technology and dental software.
  • Genuine interest in patient experience and clinic innovation.
  • Highly advantageous

  • CEREC / CAD‑CAM experience.
  • Sedation or surgical assisting background.
  • Photography or creative content skills.
  • Why Join Waiata Shores Dental?

  • Work in a state‑of‑the‑art, fully digital practice.
  • Supportive and friendly team culture.
  • Convenient South Auckland location in a vibrant community.
  • Opportunities to develop across clinical, administrative, and creative areas.
  • Start Date : Late December 2025

    How to Apply

    Send your CV and a short 1–2 minute video introducing yourself — tell us :

  • Who you are.
  • Why you’d love to join Waiata Shores Dental.
  • What makes you a great fit for this hybrid role.
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