Dental Assistant

Position Title: Dental Assistant

Classification: Dependant on Qualifications & Experience         

Salary per hour: Dependant on Qualifications & Experience

Employment Type:  Ongoing part-time 16 hours per fortnight 

Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise agreement 2021-2026

Role description

Join our team as a Dental Assistant and play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care. Working alongside dentists and oral health professionals, you will support a wide range of clinical and administrative activities that help ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our dental clinic.

In this role, you will prepare treatment rooms, sterilise and maintain instruments and equipment, assist with patient care, manage clinical records, and uphold infection prevention and control standards. Your contribution will help create a safe, welcoming, and professional environment for patients while supporting the delivery of high-quality oral healthcare.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and reliable individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced healthcare setting and is committed to providing outstanding patient service.

About you

Essential:

• Certificate 3 in Dental Assisting

Desirable:

• Certificate 3 Sterilisation
• First Aid

Culture and Benefits

At Boort District Health, we're proud of a people-first culture that supports fairness, respect and wellbeing in everything we do. Our workplace is inclusive, collaborative and grounded in our core values of Respect, Quality, Equity and Collaboration, where diversity of thought and experience is welcomed. We promote safe, healthy and respectful work environments that are free from discrimination, bullying and harassment, and we champion openness, transparency and ethical conduct across all levels of the organisation.

You'll be joining a team that supports professional growth and personal wellbeing, with benefits including:

• A relaxed, close-knit and supportive team environment
• Professional development opportunities and study leave to help you grow your skills
• Generous salary packaging options to make your earnings go further
• An active staff Social Club with regular events
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for counselling and wellbeing support
• Policies and support focused on workplace safety, health and equal opportunity for all staff

The successful applicant will be required to complete all relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check & Working with Children Check and comply with Boort District Health's' Vaccination Policy.

For further information about this position, please contact Nicole Fuller – Dental Manager on 54 515285

We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as applications may be reviewed and progressed before the closing date.

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