Senior Dental Receptionist | Lumino Sanctuary Dental | Full Time

Company Description

Lumino The Dentists is New Zealand’s largest dental healthcare provider, with practices located throughout the country. Our purpose is to deliver high-quality, accessible dental care that supports the wellbeing of our communities. With a network of experienced clinicians and modern, well-equipped practices, we are committed to clinical excellence, patient-focused care, and creating positive dental experiences.


Job Description

Lumino Dental in East Auckland is seeking an experienced and confident Senior Receptionist to lead front-of-house operations across our two modern Lumino practices – Sanctuary Dental and Botany Dental. This full-time position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care.

About the Role

In this a full-time role 38 hours p/week, you will ensure seamless reception operations across both sites while providing exceptional service to our patients and supporting the wider clinical team.

Key responsibilities include:

Delivering exceptional patient experience across both practices
Managing appointments, enquiries, payments, and daily reception workflows
Supporting clinicians and mentoring junior reception team members
Maintaining smooth, professional front-desk operations
Travelling between both practices as part of your regular weekly schedule
Hours for this role:

Monday – Sanctuary: 8:00am–5:00pm (8.5 hrs)
Tuesday – Sanctuary: 8:30am–5:00pm (7.5 hrs)
Wednesday – Botany: 10:00am–7:00pm (8 hrs)
Thursday – Sanctuary: 8:30am–4:00pm (7 hrs)
Friday – Botany: 8:30am–4:15pm (7.25 hrs)

Qualifications
3–4 years of reception experience in a medical/clinical setting
Completion of an accredited dental assisting program (preferred)
Proficiency in using Exact dental software; confident with general computer systems
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when engaging with patients and clinical staff
Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to manage a variety of administrative and clinical support tasks
Professional phone manner and the ability to provide consistently high‑quality patient care
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
Full driver’s license
Have valid NZ work rights and live locally

Additional Information
Plenty of onsite parking for your convenience!
Easy access to major bus routes—getting here is a breeze!
Just 5 minutes away from the vibrant Ormiston Shopping Centre!
Uniform provided—no need to worry about what to wear!
Join our fun and active social club—great vibes guaranteed!
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