Dental Assistant (Outreach) , Queensland Health

Provision of high quality chair-side dental assistance under the direction of an oral health clinician in all areas of general dental practice.
Performance of sterilisation and cross-infection control duties in accordance with Queensland Health policy and procedures.
Performance of general administrative and reception duties including, but not limited to, addressing enquiries, scheduling appointments, patient records management, computer data entry.
Pathways to better health
for our North West communities.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification CA3
Workplace Location North West Qld
Job ad reference QLD/MI546890
Closing date 05-Mar-2024
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Salary Other
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Contact person Jaime Ford
Contact details 07 4744 7155
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• Unique locations
• Friendly communities
• Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
• Travel to communities throughout the North West to provide Dental care

provides a statewide schedule of dental services to eligible patients living in Mount Isa and the surrounding areas. The service is aimed at stabilisation and prevention of oral disease and maintenance of function in the HHS region.

• Work as part of the dental team in Mount Isa for Oral Health Services, North West Hospital and Health Service, providing a high level of clinical, cross-infection and administrative assistance to Oral Health Clinicians in the provision of high quality oral health services.
• To be part of a team that actively contributes to patient safety by following policies, procedures and protocols of the North West Hospital and Health Service.
• To support continued improvement of health services by always participating in quality improvement opportunities.
• To excel in patient safety by active contribution to a framework of sound clinical governance.

About the benefits
Our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff.
To attract top tier candidates we provide generous remuneration packages and employment benefits that include:

• 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• professional development assistance

are also available.
Base salary ranges between $66,478 and $69,885 p.a. (CA3). A 10% Recruitment Incentive may be applied for suitable applicants.
Requirements
Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualification is mandatory for appointment at the CA3 level.
Pre-employment screening: working with children (Blue Card) and criminal history checks.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
A 3-month period of probation may apply.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Jaime Ford 07 4744 7155
Apply ONLINE:
Applications close: Tuesday 5/03/2024.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
We are an equal opportunity employer. Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.
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