Clinical Dental Assistant, Public Health - North West

Department of Health, Tasmania; Riverside; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The Department of Health, Tasmania, invites applications for a Dental Assistant to join the North-West team. The role provides chairside assistance to Dental Clinicians and supports high quality oral health services, with a focus on infection control, equipment prep and accurate record-keeping.

Permanent, part-time position (53.2 hours per fortnight), day work, commencing as soon as able. Salary $76,849–$82,996 per annum, with 12% superannuation and salary packaging options.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualification.
• Working with Children Registration.
• Knowledge of infection control and sterilisation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to Dental Clinicians.
• Ensure infection control and sterilisation practices are followed.
• Prepare equipment and materials and maintain clinical records.

Skills

Infection control

Sterilisation standards

Team communication

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualification

Job description

The Department of Health, Tasmania, invites applications for a Dental Assistant to join the North-West team. The role provides chairside assistance to Dental Clinicians and supports high quality oral health services, with a focus on infection control, equipment prep and accurate record-keeping.

Permanent, part-time position (53.2 hours per fortnight), day work, commencing as soon as able. Salary $76,849–$82,996 per annum, with 12% superannuation and salary packaging options.