AddressThe Role
An opportunity has become available for a Dental Assistant – Senior to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Provide chair side assistance to dentists, dental specialists, dental prosthetists, oral health therapists and dental therapists in providing care to clients
- Maintain, monitor, educate and implement on infection control requirements and given recommendations
- Complete general administrative duties including, computer data input, answering the telephone, greeting patients, generation and distribution of administration forms
- Develop, maintain, and improve stock control systems, including monitoring stock levels and ordering stock
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- Certificate III in Sterilisation and/or Dental Assisting or equivalent current qualification is desirable
- Blue card (GCH will cover cost)
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Permanent full time
- Base salary ranging from $73 861 - $78 977 per annum
About Us
Oral Health Service provides quality clinical dental treatment to eligible patients within the community, via community dental clinics and via mobile services across Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS). The Senior Dental Assistants will provide general dental care to those eligible patients from community dental clinics.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 8 July 2024
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC572765
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.
