Dental Assistant - Hospital & Specialist Dentistry Service (HSD)

• Opportunity to work as a Dental Assistant within our Auckland Regional Hospital & Specialist Dentistry Services
• Permanent, full-time role with continuous improvement and development opportunities

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Dental Assistant to join our Auckland Regional Hospital & Specialist Dentistry Services. This permanent, full-time role is a key supporting role for our dentists & specialists providing 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.

Our Dental Assistants work in a friendly team environment with great mentoring and support.

Your role will encompass:

• 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
• Department working hours are Monday – Saturday, 8.00am to 4.30pm

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Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

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 

For more information about this role please contact Estelle Mentoor (Dental Assistant Supervisor) on EstelleM@adhb.govt.nz

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre, Kahui Marino and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

Te Toka Tumai is one of the leading healthcare providers in New Zealand offering a wide range of tertiary and quaternary clinical services to a large and diverse population. We have state of the art facilities and provide our services from four hospitals – Auckland City Hospital, Starship Children’s Health, and Greenlane Clinical Centre.

• Working within a dynamic, supportive and multidisciplinary team
• Meaningful support and orientation to your practice contexts with robust opportunities for critical reflection on practice, including mentoring, training and clinical audits
• On the job training with development opportunities including a well-established in-service training programme
• A great team environment and supportive work culture

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 expereince

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

You can submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Kavitha John- Recruitment Consultant at Kavitha.John@tewhatuora.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.

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