Dental Assistant

3 days ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch 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 Role**We - 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.

**Ngā** **hua - Benefits**
- Ongoing training and development
- CDHB employee benefits
- Close to public transport

**Mō 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'

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