Senior Dental Assistant

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About The Role

The role requires the ability to organise, manage and provide dental assistant services and systems to dental professionals and clients to optimise the dental health of the Health Service.

About The Role

The role requires the ability to organise, manage and provide dental assistant services and systems to dental professionals and clients to optimise the dental health of the Health Service.

The Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include

• Lead and manage dental assistants and be professionally and operationally responsible for all dental assistants within a sector of the School Dental Service or Adult Services in consultation with the Principal management team
• Educate dental assistants and monitor adherence in areas such as: the use, maintenance, and cleaning of equipment; infection control; sterilisation standard operating procedures; WMHHS policies and procedures; relevant industry legislation and guidelines.
• Conduct rostering processes to a high standard including leave management and placement of dental assistants.
  
  

About You

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, organisational skills and communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a multi-skilled team
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of dental terminology and surgery procedures
• Demonstrate sound knowledge relevant to infection control and sterilisation practices
• Demonstrate sound knowledge in the use of Microsoft Excel
  
  

Mandatory Requirements

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• Appointment at Senior Dental Assistant requires an employee to possess a pre-requisite qualification of one of the following:
  • Possession of Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent.
  • Possession of Certificate IV in Dental assisting (Oral Health Education) or equivalent.
  • Possession of a Certificate IV in Dental Radiography is desirable.
  • While not mandatory, possession of a Sterilising Technology Certified III or equivalent would be well regarded
    
  About West Moreton Health
  
  West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
  
  To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link
  
  Benefits
  • 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • Professional development
  • Salary sacrificing options
  • Wellness programs
  • Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
    
    
  To apply
  
  Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
  
  Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
  
  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
  
  Further information
  
  We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.Seniority level
  • Seniority levelNot Applicable
  Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
  Job function
  • Job functionHealth Care Provider
  • IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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