Hygienist - Bondi

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Are you passionate about preventative oral health and dedicated to providing exceptional care? HCF is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Dental Hygienist to join our Dental Centre Network. Help us fulfil our mission to give Australians access to affordable, high-quality dental care.

As a Dental Hygienist with HCF, you'll play a vital part in delivering preventative dentistry to our members, ensuring top-notch patient care within agreed targets and quality KPIs. You will conduct all aspects of preventative dentistry, maintain clinical excellence, and support the broader goals of our dental centres.

Your practice will be within approved clinical guidelines, in a structured professional relationship with dentists. You'll be entrusted with autonomous decision-making in areas where you've been formally educated and trained, while supported by a collaborative and mentoring environment.

Please note this position will require you to work between our CBD and Bondi Dental Centers. This is a Part time permanent position for 4 days as week (32 Hours).

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality preventative dentistry, focusing on dental prophylaxis and oral hygiene education.
• Accurately record all patient data and relevant clinical information.
• Maintain a productive and efficient workflow, meeting individual and network KPIs.
• Adhere to all DCN policies and procedures.
• Protect HCF's reputation by avoiding over-servicing and reporting any fraudulent activity.
• Contribute to a clean and safe working environment in compliance with WHS guidelines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with dentists, staff, and members to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
• Support the Head of Dental Services and the Dentist in Charge in representing HCF's interests to regulatory bodies.
• Provide coordinated, cost-effective care for HCF members, reinforcing the value of private health insurance.

Expanded Scope Of Practice (Subject To Qualifications & Approval)

• Take study models and dental radiographs (x-rays).
• Perform root and periodontal planning.
• Administer local anaesthetic (subject to qualifications).
• Apply fissure sealants and polish restorations (as approved by Clinical Advisory Committee).

Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Oral Health.
• Current registration as a Dental Hygienist in Australia.
• Current EPA Radiation license.
• Ability to work autonomously and efficiently within a clinical setting.
• Understanding of clinical risk management and personal limitations.
• Willingness to work across multiple Dental Centres if required.
• Prepared to take instruction from the Head of Dental Services, Dentist in Charge, and mentor as applicable.

Desirable

• Experience working with multicultural staff and patients.
• Knowledge of contemporary preventive treatment philosophies (e.g., Minimal Intervention Dentistry).
• Understanding of private health insurance products.

About HCF

At HCF, our purpose is to bring our human touch to healthcare. Since 1932 we've been putting our members and their health first. As Australia's largest not-for-profit health fund, we cover 2 million members with health, life, travel and pet insurance and our vision is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member centric.

We want to be true health partners to our members, easily guiding the healthcare choices that are right for them. Our values guide how we work together to deliver our Strategy. Living our values means staying human, making it better, and getting there together.

Culture & Benefits

Purpose-driven passion: We're united by a common purpose to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused.

Wellness and work-life balance: Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops and fitness classes.

Skills: We'll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, including subsidies and leave provisions.

Collaboration and inclusivity: We embrace diversity and are committed to an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Continuous learning and growth: Opportunities for personal and professional development, including workshops and mentorship programs.

Next steps

If you require any adjustments to assist you in making your application or during the recruitment or onboarding process, please reach out to Talent Acquisition – peopleservices@hcf.com.au to discuss.

We encourage applicants to submit their applications at their earliest convenience, as applications are reviewed as they are submitted and the role may be filled prior to the closing date.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Insurance

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