Specialist Endodontic Assistant

Westlake Dental Specialists is seeking a friendly, motivated and compassionate Specialist Endodontic Assistant to join our specialist practice in Takapuna.

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with Dr Nina Scott and Dr Todd Gracia, our Specialist Endodontists, who provide specialist root canal treatment and other endodontic procedures. As the sole endodontic assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the specialists and ensuring our patients receive a consistently high standard of clinical care.

We are a modern, specialist practice with a friendly and supportive team environment. Our clinic is conveniently located in Takapuna, with no evening or weekend work.

You can learn more about our practice at www.molar.co.nz.

The Role

Your primary responsibility will be to provide dedicated chairside assistance to our Endodontists during specialist root canal treatments and consultations.

The roster is generally Monday to Thursday, 7:00am–4:30pm. One week per month will include Monday to Friday.

There may be some flexibility in the roster depending on the needs of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

As our Specialist Endodontic Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

Clinical Support

• Providing professional, efficient and safe chairside assistance during specialist endodontic procedures.
• Preparing treatment rooms and ensuring all required instruments, equipment and materials are ready for each appointment.
• Assisting with specialist root canal treatments, consultations and other endodontic procedures.
• Supporting the Endodontists with patient preparation and post-treatment instructions.
• Taking  and processing dental X-rays and Cone Beam CT (CBCT) scans as required.
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation as directed by the treating specialist.
• Ensuring treatment rooms are clean, organised and appropriately stocked.
• Completing efficient room changeovers between appointments.
• Following all practice infection prevention and control procedures.

Sterilisation & Stock Management

• Cleaning, sterilising and maintaining dental instruments in accordance with practice protocols.
• Ensuring instruments and equipment are prepared and available for scheduled procedures.
• Monitoring clinical stock levels and placing orders as required.
• Maintaining an organised and well-stocked clinical environment.

Administration & Patient Support

• Providing a warm, professional and reassuring experience for patients throughout their visit.
• Booking and confirming consultations and treatment appointments.
• Processing and following up referrals.
• Assisting with patient communications and other light administrative duties.
• Supporting the wider team with reception and administrative tasks when required.
• Assisting our Oral Surgeons with clinical or administrative duties as required.
• Maintaining strict patient confidentiality at all times.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, approachable and genuinely enjoys working with patients.
• Professional, compassionate and patient-focused.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident working independently while also being a supportive team member.
• Calm and efficient in a busy clinical environment.
• Proactive and willing to take ownership of their responsibilities.
• Comfortable communicating with patients, specialists, referring dentists and colleagues.
• Computer literate, with experience using practice management software an advantage.
• Experienced in dental assisting and familiar with infection control and sterilisation procedures.
• Ideally experienced in endodontics or specialist dentistry, although training will be provided for the right applicant.

What We Offer

• Monday–Thursday (with flexibility)
• 7:00am–4:30pm, no weekends, no evenings!
• A dedicated role working closely with two Specialist Endodontists
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A modern, well-equipped specialist practice
• A friendly, fun and supportive team environment
• A varied role with exposure to specialist endodontics, oral surgery and practice administration
• A workplace where high standards of patient care and clinical excellence are valued

If you are an experienced Dental Assistant looking for the opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist environment, we would love to hear from you.