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SalaryTownsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000km2, delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital. Provide general chair-side support to Dental Officers and Oral Health Therapists, to ensure that dental treatment provided is of the highest standard. Perform other support duties such as maintenance of instruments and equipment, ordering of clinical consumables and stock control, to ensure that dental treatment is provided effectively and efficiently.
Job details Position status Casual
Position type Non Standard Hours
Occupational group Dentistry
Classification CA3
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV477242
Closing date 29-Mar-2023
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Salary Other
Job duration Casual - Non Standard Hours
Contact person Tamara Young
Contact details 07 4433 9927
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The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.
Our purpose is `great care every day'.
About your opportunity
Multiple Casual Dental Assistant Positions available.
The Dental Assistant positions within the Oral Health Team will be located at Kirwan Health Campus. The Dental Assistant will provide general chair side support to Dental Officers and Oral Health Therapists, to ensure that dental treatment provided is of the highest standard. Oral Health Services forms part of the Health and Wellbeing Service Group,
Oral Health Services provides free emergency and general dental care to eligible adults in community dental clinics. School students from 4 years of age to year 10 are entitled to free preventative and general dental care in fixed or mobile dental clinics. Limited specialist orthodontic and oral surgical care is also available.
Applications will be considered if a Certificate III in Dental Assisting has not been completed, An appointment will be at CA2 classification in the Dental Assistant Training position until successful completion of the qualification within 12 months of appointment.
About the Role
- Provide a caring environment for the treatment of patients by maintaining and applying effective interpersonal skills and ensuring patient confidentiality.
- To assist with clinic management including surgery stock control, recording of clinical activity, and maintenance of instruments and equipment, to ensure that dental treatment is provided effectively and efficiently.
- Proven ability to work effectively within a team or autonomously, utilise discretion in decision making and prioritising.
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.
Requirements
- It is a mandatory requirement to be and to remain vaccinated against COVID-19.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting is mandatory for the CA3 position. However, if Certificate III in Dental Assisting has not been completed, then appointment will be at CA2 classification in the Dental Assistant Training position until successful completion of the qualification within 12 months of appointment.
- Proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
- Blue Card Checks: Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. 5.1.
- Possession of a ‘C' Class drivers licence is highly desirable.
- Undertake training and travel associated within Townsville Hospital and Health Service Policy.
- Working across the different clinics in the Townsville region is a requirement of this role and the potential of an overnight travel to our Hughenden, Richmond and Palm Island clinics.
Why make the change?
Townsville is one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef, with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island. The coastal hub of Townsville is an ideal base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef. Townsville is a dynamic neighbourhood with access to a variety of top-notch educational facilities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, distinctive retail stores, great events, and a wide range of recreation opportunities.
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Interested..? Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion Contact: Tamara Young on 07 4433 9927. Apply ONLINE by: Wednesday 29/03/2023.
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