Dental Receptionist / Assistant
About the role
Join The Fono as a Dental Assistant and become an integral part of our team dedicated to providing Pacific-centred care.
- Front desk reception
- Part-Time – Saturdays only (8 hours per week)
- Great opportunity to grow into clinical or coordinator roles.
In this part-time Saturday role, based at our Manurewa clinic, you will:
- Support clinical care chairside
- Manage appointments and payments
- Welcome and care for patients
- Uphold high infection control standards
You will also assist at our Saturday mobile unit events, held once per month. As the mobile unit travels to different community locations, a full driver's licence and reliable transport are required. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a rewarding career in dental or oral health, while contributing to The Fono’s unique FonoCare Integrated Model of Care, which connects health and social services for Pacific communities.
About you
You enjoy variety, are flexible and reliable, and are ready to step up when needed. You bring a positive attitude, a team-first mindset and a genuine desire to make a difference. To thrive in this role, you will have:
- At least 12 months or more experience as a Dental Assistant
- Current NZDA in Dental Assisting – being completed or willing to be completed
- A strong work ethic and a supportive approach to teamwork
- A desire to build a stable, long-term career
- Proven skills in delivering excellent customer service
- The ability to speak a Pacific language is advantageous and highly valued in helping us connect with the communities we serve
Location: Manurewa