Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant - Hospital & Specialist Dentistry Services, Auckland
- Full-time, fixed term (12 months) – parental leave cover position
- Continuous improvement and development opportunities
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Dental Assistant to join our Auckland Regional Hospital & Specialist Dentistry Services in a full time, fixed term (12 months) capacity to cover parental leave.
This role includes:
- Chairside assisting in clinics and operating theatres
- Following all Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Practice Standards as per Dental Council of New Zealand IPC Practice Standard
- Preparing instruments for reprocessing and sterilization process
- Working collaboratively with clinicians in a range of dental specialties at multiple locations
- There will be opportunity for project work and continuing education
The remuneration for this position is covered by a collective agreement (PSA Allied, Public Health Scientific Technical MECA)
Salary Range: Technical/non-degree qualified scales (Group B)Step 3 $72,074 to Step 7 $86,719 depending on experience
About the Team/Service/ Location
Dental Assistants play a vital role in the effective operation of Hospital & Specialist Dentistry Services, providing essential chairside support to clinicians across both inpatient and outpatient services.
The service provides dental care to adults and children in clinics and operating theatres across the Auckland region, including but not limited to Greenlane Clinical Centre, Starship Children’s Hospital, Auckland City Hospital, Waitakere Hospital, Middlemore Hospital, Buckland Road Community Dental Clinic, and Quay Park Specialist Day Hospital. The Hospital & Specialist Dentistry Services working hours are Monday – Saturday, 8.00am to 4.30pm.
About you
As the ideal person for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:
- Qualified or working towards completing the NZDA Certificate in Dental Assisting
- Preferably 2+ years proven experience in dental assisting. We would accept expressions of interest from applicant without previous experience with the potential to train
- Good understanding of the practical application of infection prevention and control procedures in dental practice
- Ability to work collaboratively with a range of professional groups in a multidisciplinary bicultural environment
- Effective time management, prioritisation and organisation skills
- A flexible, pro-active approach with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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For more information about this role please contact Estelle Mentoor (Dental Assistant Supervisor) on EstelleM@adhb.govt.nz
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to apply
We’ll be reviewing applications and conducting interviews as they come in, so the position may close before the listed deadline. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ tab below, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role and attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.
If you have any accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Anel Foord, Recruitment Consultant at Anel.Foord@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz quoting ADHB24220 to discuss how we can best support your application.
