Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant
About the role
The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing chairside clinical support to dentists and assisting in the safe and effective delivery of dental services. The role supports patient care through preparation of clinical environments, infection prevention and control processes, instrument sterilisation, and ensuring patients receive a safe, respectful, and culturally responsive experience.
We value learning and growth. You will be supported on your unique journey through mentoring and on the job development as part of the wider Mission community committed to meaningful, values-led work.
What you will be doing
- Support the delivery of safe, respectful, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed dental care for people with complex needs.
- Provide chairside assistance to dentists throughout patient appointments.
- Accurately complete dental charting and recording as directed by the dentist.
- Prepare treatment rooms, equipment, instruments, materials, and patient records prior to clinic sessions.
- Clean, sterilise, and reprocess instruments and equipment in accordance with practice protocols.
What we are looking for
- Previous experience working as a Dental Assistant in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
- Capacity to demonstrate through actions commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Mission’s values of Manaakitanga, Atawhai, Rangapū and Mana Tika, Mana Ōrite.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of the wider health services team.
- Robust knowledge of infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures.
- Ability to anticipate clinician and patient needs during procedures to support effective clinic flow.
We recognize that skills, experience and knowledge can be gained in a number of ways. This may include paid or voluntary work, experience undertaken through your church, marae, iwi or whānau responsibilities, or other community roles.
What we offer
- Opportunities to strengthen cultural connection through weekly Kapa Haka, waiata, and monthly romiromi.
- Access to EAP & external supervision.
- “Mission Leave” provides an opportunity to focus on wellbeing along with annual and sick leave.
- Tangihanga leave.
- Access to sick leave from your 1st day of employment.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Staff discounts at Auckland City Mission Op Shops and Pharmacy.
- Access to low cost, fresh produce through the Mission Grocer.
- Convenient access to public transport and discounted parking options.
- Opportunities for career progression within the Mission.
About the Organisation
Auckland City Mission – Te Tāpui Atawhai works alongside people in Tāmaki Makaurau facing poverty, homelessness, hunger, and isolation.
With over 100 years of service, we deliver integrated support across housing, food, health and recovery, supporting tens of thousands of Aucklanders every year. Our work is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and guided by our values; Manaakitanga, Rangapū, Atawhai, and Manatika/Mana Ōrite.
We believe in people, collective responsibility, and hope - and invite those who share our values to join us.
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