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Form of workDENTAL ASSISTANT
- Part time position (1.0EFT) – 5 days per week (Mon – Fri)
- Assistant is responsible for the provision of chair-side dental assistance
- Supportive Team committed to positive patient experiences
Western Health Services is a valued-based organisation. Our values are:
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety
Our values drive the way we act and guide our decision making on a daily basis, ensuring our focus on driving a culture of patient-centred care. Our clinicians model our CARES values, building excellence and respect across the organisation and with our stakeholders.
We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills and compassionate in caring for our community. As part of our team we will support you and help you develop your career with us.
The Role
This is a great opportunity to utilise your skills within a fast paced and friendly team consisting of Dentists, Dental Therapists and Dental Students. We recognize that our Dental Assistants are critical to the delivery of high quality, efficient and effective clinical care. You will be responsible to:
- Ensure the environment and equipment are sterile and clean at all times
- Assist with maintaining stock levels including ordering, replenishing, unpacking, storing and rotating of stock
- Ensure compliance of all infection prevention & control environments including sterilisation, auditing, disposal of infectious waste and sharps
Applicants must have:
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting and strong clinical experience
- Experience in working with a variety of tasks in a fast paced environment and getting results achieved within a designated time with minimal supervision
- Experience in managing a diverse patient base and providing great patient service experience
About Us
Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
