Dental Assistant - Christchurch Hospital

• Start Date – As soon as possible
• Hours – 1 x fixed term part time 0.7FTE (28 hours a week), and 1 x permanent part time 0.9FTE (36 hours a week)
• Shifts – Between Monday to Friday 8:15am – 5:15pm
• Location - Christchurch Hospital

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.

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About the Role

We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Dental Assistants to join our team!

Dental Assistants provide support for a large team of clinicians, including dental specialists, dental officers, house officers and clinical dental technicians. We provide quality services that are integral to ensuring the health and wellbeing of our community.

We are recruiting both a fixed term and permanent part time role, please let us know which you are interested in, in your cover letter.  You’ll assist in the provision of general dental care for adults and children, most of whom have complex medical conditions or special needs. This may include assisting with patients who are receiving dental care under general anaesthetic and/or IV sedation. Previous experience as a Dental Assistant is preferred but not essential, and a NZDA certificate is desirable. Flexibility and enthusiasm to work in different environments is essential to your success.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing chair side assistance to the Dentist or other clinical staff
• Managing administrative tasks and scheduling of appointments
• Checking, preparing and monitoring of all clinical equipment/materials
• Participating in rostered duties for dental assistants
  

About You

Flexibility and enthusiasm to work in different environments is essential to your success. You will also: 

• NZDA Certificate in Dental Surgery Assisting (or equivalent) is advantageous but not essential
• Previous experience in a similar role, as well as understanding of dental/oral procedures and terminology is advantageous to be considered for this opportunity
• Hospital experience is advantageous, but we would also like to hear from those who have a strong background in general dental treatment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a team as well as develop valued relationships with our varied consumer base

If you do not have a NZDA Certificate in Dental surgery (or similar) or previous experience in a Dental Assistant role we will still consider your application.

Working for 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

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 18th June. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please apply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.

Position Reference: PC4311656

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. 

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