Dental Assistant N1 - Permanent, Part Time

• Dental Assistant - N1
• Permanent - Part Time (0.9FTE/36hrs per week)
• Auckland Regional Dental Service
• Waitematā District 

We are looking for a Dental Assistant to join our service in the N1 team which primarily covers the Wellsford, Warkworth, Silverdale, Matakana and Whangaparoa.

ARDS is the largest Community Oral Health Service, providing free dental care to children from birth through to year 8, in community clinics. Our service ranges across the wider Auckland region, with multiple dental clinics, including a mobile fleet. For us, care of the child is forefront and we are looking for flexible people who are passionate about children, and improving their oral health outcomes. 

Prior experience in a dental environment is preferable but full training can be provided for the right candidate. All we ask is that you have a passion for:
Working in health and working with children
Making a difference in your community
Working in a high functioning team with motivated individuals
Learning new skills and challenging yourself
The purpose of the Dental Assistant role is to:
Support and assist dental therapists to provide an efficient customer focused service to clients
Provide administrative support as required
You will need to have legal work entitlement (permanent) and a current full NZ driver's licence. There is an expectation that in this role you will drive a large van between sites. You will also need to be able to work during the school holiday periods.

This role is an opportunity to have a real impact on your community. This position is suitable for school leavers and those returning to the workforce. If you would like to be considered, apply online today!

Please note all applications must be submitted online.

To view the Position Description, please click here

Please read the job description attached, or contact Karli Selwyn, Clinical Team Leader on karli.selwyn@waitematadhb.govt.nz

For support with your online application, please contact Bairavi Thavarasa via email Bairavi.Thavarasa@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Closing Date: 25 November 2024
Job Number: WDHB18552