Job Description

At Lumino we’re proud to be New Zealand’s largest dental network, with over 120 practices nationwide. Our teams are passionate about delivering exceptional patient experiences and high-quality clinical care.

Lumino Burton & Brown is looking for a friendly, professional, and organised Receptionist to join the team on a full-time fixed-term basis for 5 weeks. This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive healthcare environment where your customer service and administrative skills will be highly valued.

Receptionist – Fixed-Term (5 Weeks)

As the first point of contact for our patients and visitors, you will play an important role in creating a welcoming and efficient experience for everyone who walks through our doors.

Key Responsibilities

• Greeting patients and visitors with a warm and professional manner
• Managing the reception area to maintain a welcoming environment
• Answering and directing phone calls promptly and courteously
• Scheduling and managing patient appointments using dental practice management software
• Maintaining accurate patient records and administrative documentation
• Processing patient check-ins and check-outs, including payments where required
• Providing administrative support to the clinical team
• Managing patient enquiries with empathy and professionalism
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic reception area
• Performing accurate data entry and general administrative duties
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the practice

Hours for this role:

• Monday: 08:30am - 05:30pm
• Tuesday: 08:30am - 05:30pm
• Wednesday: 08:30am - 05:30pm
• Thursday: 08:30am - 05:30pm
• Friday: 08:30am - 05:00pm

Qualifications

• Previous reception or administration experience preferred
• Experience in a healthcare or dental environment is advantageous
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Professional presentation and a positive attitude
• Confident using computers and data entry systems
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, proactive, and team-oriented
• A patient-focused and customer-service driven approach

Additional Information

Ready to apply?

We’d love to hear from you! Submit your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit for our team.

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