Receptionist/Dental Assistant

Job Description

• Provide a vital first point of contact in a busy, forward-facing teaching clinic, supporting student learning and patient care through efficient appointment coordination and communication.
• Contribute to culturally responsive, patient-centred services ensuring manaakitanga and accessibility for priority communities.
• Support clinical operations by assisting with reception, patient flow, and chairside duties, helping maintain accreditation standards and quality clinical experiences for students.
• Join a collaborative team environment with casual hours, directly impacting student success and community oral health outcomes – AUT South campus based

The Opportunity

The Receptionist/Dental Assistant role is a casual position based at the South Campus teaching clinic. The primary purpose of the role is to support the smooth operation of a busy, forward-facing clinic that underpins both patient care and student clinical learning. This includes managing reception functions such as appointment scheduling, responding to enquiries, and coordinating patient flow, alongside providing chairside assistance to support clinical delivery.