Dental Assistant (Experience Required)
- Provide high quality dental care and support to clients.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the Public Dental Service.
- Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Part-time (22.8 hours/3 days per week)
- Attractive Salary Packaging
- Culture that supports work-life balance
About Sunraysia Community Health Services
Sunraysia Community Health Services (SCHS) is a leading not-for-profit community health organisation dedicated to improving health and wellbeing outcomes across our region. We provide primary and preventive health services to individuals and families who may be at risk of poor health outcomes or experience barriers to accessing care.
At SCHS, we recognise the significant impact that the Social Determinants of Health have on the lives of our community members and are committed to addressing health inequities through a client-centred, relationship-based model of care. Our approach focuses on care coordination, working alongside consumers, families, and communities to understand their unique circumstances and support health and wellbeing within the context of their everyday lives. Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, SCHS strives to create healthier, more connected communities.
Learn more about the benefits of working at SCHS
Why work with us
- We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organisation committed to helping others
- We have some great talent who are happy to share their experience and skills to help you on your way
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year to increase your take home pay, plus additional meals and accommodation salary packaging available up to $2,650 per year.
- Professional development opportunities
- Modern facilities
- Free Flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Role
We have exciting new opportunities for experienced Dental Assistants to join SCHS as part of our Public Dental Service Team. The Dental Assistant, as part of the broader Public Dental Multidisciplinary Team will provide high quality dental care, support and education to all eligible clients attending the Public Dental Service.
Key Selection Criteria
Mandatory:
Qualifications
- Dental Assistant Certificate and Badge issued by the Australian Dental Association, or equivalent.
Experience
- Demonstrated experience working as a Dental Assistant.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to liaise with persons from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Must be able to demonstrate high levels of creativity and flexibility in dealing with issues which arise in the health system.
Knowledge
- An understanding of the issue of confidentiality
- Understanding of OHS and Infection Control standards particularly related to Dental Services.
- Understanding of National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. Personal abilities / aptitudes / skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including co-workers, patients, parents and other health professionals.
- Commitment to public health principles.
- Basic computer skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and show leadership when required.
- Previous Public Dentistry experience.
- Experience with TITANIUM dental IT software.
- Demonstrated advance experience in infection control and/or OHS.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Carolyn Whitehouse, Oral Health & Primary Care Manager on (03) 5022 5444 or cwhitehouse@schs.com.au
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