Part Time Dental Assistant Oral and Maxillofacial

4 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury Full time

**Start Date** - As soon as possible
**Hours** - 0.6 FTE, (24 hours a week)
**Shifts** - Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 0800 - 1600.
**Status** - Permanent
**Location** - Christchurch Hospital
**Salary** - Between $51,820 - $62,154 per annum. Based on the PSA Allied, Public Health and Technical collective agreement

**Kia hiwa rā**

**Mō te tūnga - About the Role**

We - re looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Dental Assistant to join our team

Dental Assistants provide support for a team of Oral & Maxillofacial Specialists, Registrars and House Officers. We provide quality services that are integral to ensuring the health and wellbeing of our community.

You will assist in the provision of minor oral surgery including the treatment of patients requiring treatment under sedation.

The role involves working in the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Christchurch Hospital.

You will be responsible for:

- Providing chairside assistance to the Registrar/Specialist or other clinical staff;
- Efficiently managing administrative tasks and scheduling of appointments;
- Checking, preparing and monitoring of all clinical equipment/materials;
- Participating in rostered duties for dental assistants.

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.

**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills and Experience**
- 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 or oral surgery
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a team as well as develop valued relationships with our varied consumer base.

**Ngā** **hua - Benefits**
- Ongoing training and development
- Te Whatu Ora employee benefits
- Close to public transport

When you work at the Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.

**Mō mātou - About us**
- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do - _

Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.

Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

**Position Ref**: PC2679228

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