AddressThe Oral Health Centre of Western Australia (OHCWA)
- Join a state-of-the-art dental teaching and learning facility
- Level 3-4 appointments on a casual basis
- Hourly rate: $30.44 to $37.27 plus superannuation
The Oral Health Centre of Western Australia are currently seeking expressions of interest from experienced Dental Clinic Assistants to join the casual pool of Dental Clinic Assisting staff.
About the team
The Oral Health Centre is part of the School of Dentistry delivering specialist treatment to eligible patients from the Department of Health and providing suitable patients to the dental student’s programme.
The Oral Health Centre of Western Australia is a collaborative Centre and the primary focus for oral health education, research and specialist care delivery in Western Australia. The Centre will treat approximately 14,000 patients per annum and deliver several clinical and technical training programmes.
About the opportunity
Reporting to the Supervisor (Dental Clinic Assistants), you will provide clinical assistance for dental students and OHCWA clinical staff treating patients. You will conduct infection control procedures, accounting and clinical administrative duties in relation to interactions with patients and assist students and clinical staff with dental health education as directed. You will also ensure equipment, furniture and fittings in the clinic are maintained in good order and maintain the ordering of expendable and non-expendable stores.
About you
To be considered for this role, you will hold a Certificate IV in Dental Clinic Assisting and relevant experience in a dental/medical environment or in a public dental and/or teaching facility. You will also demonstrate knowledge of the latest dental assisting procedures and practices, along with well-developed organisational skills with an ability to prioritise work and train and supervise staff and students.
Note: A Current First Aid Certificate and evidence of Immunisation Status are required.
About your application
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: Position description - Casual Dental Clinic Assistants (512563).pdf
The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
There is no closing date for these casual positions. Applications will be assessed on submission and interviews scheduled accordingly.
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Lina Brunini, Coordinator (Dental Clinic Assistants), on (08) 6457 76***or at ************@uwa.edu.au.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.
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