Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Dental Unit – Southland Hospital

Salary Band – $65,975 - $80,193 p.a pro-rata + kiwisaver

• Permanent, full-time (1.0 FTE), 40 hours per week
• Excellent team culture and support
• Enjoy employee benefits including health insurance discounts!

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We are looking for a Dental Assistant to assist our clinicians (Dentists and Dental/Oral Health Therapists) in the Oral Health Service.

You will assist in the provision of care for inpatient, outpatient and community-based patients/clients of Southland Hospital and Community Oral Health Service in Southland. You will work in the Hospital Service alongside Dentists and other Dental Assistants.

This role encompasses a balance of clinical (chair-side assistance) and some administrative support. The key focus of this role is ensuring a safe and clean environment is provided for patients, staff and visitors through appropriate sterilisation, maintenance and cleaning.

Mōu ake | About you

You will be a people person who enjoys working with people, is culturally sensitive, and excellent customer service will come to you naturally.

Ideally you will have current experience and be working as a qualified Dental Assistant within a private practice or a hospital setting, however we are willing to train someone who has the right attributes, and who is willing to work towards a qualification in Dental Assisting. 

Flexibility is required to work between the hours of 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, and at times be able to undertake clinics elsewhere within the Southern region and also be able to participate on the weekend on-call roster.

Please note a full current driver licence is essential.

In order to be successful in this position, you will also need to demonstrate the following:

• Very organised and able to manage time / resources 
• A good communicator, with well-developed interpersonal skills 
• Confident in using technology (e.g. computers, databases)
• Willing to learn new systems – for which full training will be provided
• Available to travel and work away from home in other areas of the Southern District as required

Painga | Benefits

• Affordable housing and beautiful scenery
• Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
• Free on-site parking
• Access to discounted staff holiday accommodation and a range of retail discounts

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Mō mātou | About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

The Southern district offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education, affordable housing, and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it’s surfing, kayaking, or sailing; skiing, hunting, or fishing; theatre, live-music or art – there’s literally something for everyone. Southland – The New Zealand We All Dream Of!

Utu whānui |Salary range

This role belongs to the PSA Allied, Public Health Scientific and Technical Collective Agreement and falls between the Step 3 ($65,975 p.a) and Step 7 ($80,193 p.a pro-rata)

Rā mōnehu |Closing Date:  Sunday 8 December 2024

Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don’t delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/

For further information please contact the Recruitment Team on recruitment@southerndhb.govt.nz  

If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand - Southern, please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here:  Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors

Pre-Employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

• Occupational Health Assessment
• Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)