Remote Area Oral Health Assistant

Join Australia’s most reputable charity and dedication Oral Health Team!Casual positions located in Adelaide and Port Augusta!Free parking and salary packaging options available! About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)We are trusted leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Our five-year Strategic Plan is focused on growing as an innovative, responsive and better-connected health service provider for all Australians.Watch stories about our people, patients and the communities we serve at finestcare.com.auAbout this OpportunityThis is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to expand our dental services within remote South Australia and the Northern Territory. Based out of Adelaide, you will be required to provide a high standard of dental assisting skills (both clinical and administrative) to our team of dental clinicians. This position requires periods of time away from home, traveling in our state-of-the-art aircraft or driving to our communities. We believe our people – all of our people – keep the Royal Flying Doctor Service flying. Specifically, you will:Provide clinical chairside support to dentists and dental hygienists.Communicate effectively in a healthcare setting with sufficient knowledge of appropriate nomenclature.Undertake general administrative duties.Assist in preparing and exposing radiographs.Maintain infection Control Standards as per RFDS, ADA AS/NZS 4815 and NSQHS standards.Re-process reusable instruments according to NSQHS Standards and RFDS Procedures.About YouTo be successful in this role you will be a qualified Dental Assistant seeking to experience the excitement of health provision in the outback. Your strength lies in your ability to problem solve and think on your feet. You will have a working knowledge of infection control, sterilisation and waste segregation procedures, along with a high level of competency in using electronic patient records systems. Working with a supportive team of Dentists, Hygienists and other Dental Assistants you will also possess a willingness to work in non-traditional environments. If you have experience working in regional or Remote Areas, this will be a bonus!To be considered for the role you require:A Certificate III Dental AssistingSignificant experience in chairside dental assisting and dental practice administrationHigh standards of infection controlDemonstrated experience in sterilising and instrument processesExperience in rural/remote/population health and in a cross-cultural environmentOur BenefitsAs part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. The RFDS offers a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged. In addition, we also offer:Reward and recognition programLearning Management System Employee Values AwardsFree onsite parking.Employee Assistance ProgramComprehensive orientation program for new startersGenerous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including:packaging up to $15, 899 of your salary towards loans, rent and billspackaging of an additional $2,650 of your salary via a meal and entertainment card.Further InformationTo access the position description, please click here. For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Vaibhav Garg, Senior Dentist and Manager Oral Health Program via 0419 675 566.For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Claire Wilks, People and Culture Coordinator via 0499 752 942.Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday 28th March 2024.Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible!The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.