Dental Assistant - Brisbane, Australia - Queensland Health

Queensland Health

Verified Company

Brisbane, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

About the role
This successful applicant will carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

Fulfil the accountabilities of this role in accordance with MNOHS purpose and objectives.
Work collaboratively within a team of Dental Assistants, providing a high level of clinical, crossinfection and administrative assistance, and contribute to the effective education of students.
Undertake other workrelated duties within the expected range of responsibility and competence for the position.
Sterilisation of dental instruments and equipment including hand pieces, burs and other specialised equipment.
Liaise with senior staff as required for professional advice and development.
Ensure that patient treatment occurs in accordance with Infection Control policies relevant to the clinical environment.
Ensure safe disposal of hazardous or toxic waste material.
Ability to conduct routine general cleaning of surfaces and equipment to ensure a high standard of cleanliness.
Display integrity, discretion and tact in dealing with sensitive and confidential matters concerning patients, students and staff.
Maintain awareness of new developments and dental techniques, and where appropriate, participate in continuing education programs.

About you

Respect demonstrates interpersonal savvy, manages conflict appropriately, communicates effectively and balances the needs of all stakeholders with utmost respect to all people at all times
Teamwork collaborates effectively, develops talent, values differences and builds effective teams to bring about best use of resources to deliver healthcare services
Compassion is patient / client focussed, demonstrates selfawareness and the effects of behaviour on others, deals with or manages ambiguity and complexity, demonstrates resilience in the delivery of patient services or support in the delivery of services to patients
High Performance cultivates innovation, is action oriented, drives results and supports Metro North Health's vision and purpose to exceed expectations of our patients and stakeholders
Integrity demonstrates sound decision quality, ensures accountability, demonstrates courage in the face of adversity and works effectively / manages complexity to ensure work output and decisions are ethical and invariably of a high standard

Desirable qualifications
MNOHS recognises and acknowledges the value and knowledge gained through further education training.

Possession of Certificate III in Sterilising or equivalent
Possession of Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Oral Health Education) or equivalent
Possession of Certificate IV in Dental Radiography
Possession of a Certificate or Diploma in Frontline Management
Possession of Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Benefits when working for us

Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and nonclinical areas
Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy worklife balance
Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Job ad reference number:
COH472221 Close date: Friday, 03 March 2023

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