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Dental Assistant - Community Dental Services

Part time and Full time fixed term position now available
Support in providing general and emergency oral health care within the service
Opportunity to join a dedicated team of oral health professionals

Bendigo Health is a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture. Bendigo is one of Victoria's fastest growing regional cities, our vision is "Excellent Care. Every Person. Every Time."

The Division

The Integrated Care Services Division offers a diverse range of programs and services which provide high quality person centred care to patients, clients, residents and consumers throughout Bendigo and the Loddon Mallee Region. Services are provided in inpatient, outpatient, community and residential care settings including at the Bendigo Hospital site, a number of sites in Bendigo and across the Region and in client’s homes.

The Team

Community Dental Services (CDS) is a 31 dental chair clinic that provides dental care for members of the Bendigo and surrounding community. The team consists of dentists, oral health therapists, dental prosthetists, oral health educators and a range of support personnel. The CDS is primarily funded by Dental Health Services Victoria to provide general and emergency oral health care within the scope of publicly funded dental services. CDS is also involved in preventative oral health initiatives including an active schools and early years outreach program. CDS delivers services from the Anne Caudle Campus and at various outreach sites.

The Position

Dental Assistants support the dental operator in the provision of direct patient care in accordance with Bendigo Health policy and procedure guidelines. They prepare the patient and work areas for dental treatments and procedures including recording dental histories and medical information. Dental Assistants at CDS are actively involved in preventative oral health initiatives (including the Smile Squad) and other early years outreach programs and high risk community groups. For further information on the role please refer to the position description.

Staff Benefits

Bendigo Health, employs around 4000 people, is the largest employer in the region and boasts many great staff benefits that include:

Flexible working arrangements
Salary Packaging (meals and entertainment)
Staff health and wellbeing program
Employee assistance program
Social club
Smoke free environment

Title: Dental Assistant
Department: Dental Services
Classification: DY12 - DY15
Salary: As per EBA

Hours: Full time and Part time hours available (01/03/2021-19/12/2021)

Applications are to be submitted online. If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process

Selection Criteria

Essential:
01.Certificate III in Dental Assisting, or equivalent

Essential:
02.Demonstrated level of clinical competence and experience in dental service provision, delivered through public, private and/or specialist providers

Essential:
03.Demonstrated computer/keyboard skill in patient databases, email and Microsoft Word

Desirable:
04.Interpersonal skills which facilitate effective communication with clinicians working in the area and patients who receive service

Desirable:
05.Demonstrated ability to prioritise multiple tasks