Part Time Dental Assistant Oral and Maxillofacial

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.If you do not
have a NZDA Certificate in Dental surgery (or similar) or previous experience
Ngā hua
- Benefits
- Ongoing training and development
- Te Whatu Ora employee benefits
- Close to public transportWhen 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.
will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior
to the closing date.
have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand if you do not hold the

**Position Ref**: PC2679228
For more information about this role
please contact Nila Gopal

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