Dental Assistant

2 days ago


Christchurch, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Start
Date - As soon as possible
Hours - 0.7 FTE, 28 hours
a week
Shifts - To be discussed with successful applicant
Status - Permanent
Salary - Based on the PSA Allied, Public Health and Technical collective
agreement
Kia hiwa rā
Mō te tūnga - About the RoleWe - re looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Dental Assistant
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.

This opportunity will see you working 0.7/28hr permanently. 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.
This
role is predominantly working with paediatrics, however will include adult
patients. Flexibility and enthusiasm to work in different environments is
essential to your success.

**In this role, you will be responsible for**:

- Proving chairside 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.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;
- 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
Ngā hua
- Benefits
- Ongoing training and development
- CDHB employee benefits
- Close to public transportMō mātou - About us

From
July this year, Canterbury District Health Board transitioned across to Te
Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand. 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.

'Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do'
Tono ināianei - Apply
Now

**Position Ref**: PC2291509

**Applications Close**:
Kia mau te wehi
one that may only be performed by a person who has been vaccinated against
vaccinated against Covid-19. As a person working in the health and disability
sector you will come into contact with a large number of people, some of whom
may be vulnerable. Without a vaccine, there is the risk that you may
contract Covid-19. The requirement to be vaccinated is to keep you safe
and also to endeavour to protect others against the potential transmission of
Covid-19 as a result of you contracting it in the course of your employment.


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