Dental Assistant

Boort District Health; Mildura; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relaxed team culture

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging options

Staff social club

Job summary

Boort District Health in Mildura region is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant to join the dental clinic and support dentists and oral health professionals.

You will prepare treatment rooms, sterilise instruments, assist with patient care, manage clinical records and uphold infection prevention and control standards in a fast-paced healthcare setting. You’ll join a values-driven team committed to outstanding patient service and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Certificate 3 in Dental Assisting
• First Aid

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilise instruments and equipment.
• Assist with patient care and chairside procedures.
• Manage clinical records and documentation.
• Uphold infection prevention and control standards.
• Support efficient operations of the dental clinic.

Education

Certificate 3 in Dental Assisting

Job description

Classification: Dependant on Qualifications & Experience

Salary per hour: Dependant on Qualifications & Experience

Employment Type: Ongoing part-time 16 hours per fortnight

Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise agreement 2021-2026

Join our team as a Dental Assistant and play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care. Working alongside dentists and oral health professionals, you will support a wide range of clinical and administrative activities that help ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our dental clinic.

In this role, you will prepare treatment rooms, sterilise and maintain instruments and equipment, assist with patient care, manage clinical records, and uphold infection prevention and control standards. Your contribution will help create a safe, welcoming, and professional environment for patients while supporting the delivery of high-quality oral healthcare.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and reliable individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced healthcare setting and is committed to providing outstanding patient service.

About you

• Certificate 3 in Dental Assisting
• First Aid

Culture and Benefits

At Boort District Health, we're proud of a people-first culture that supports fairness, respect and wellbeing in everything we do. Our workplace is inclusive, collaborative and grounded in our core values of Respect, Quality, Equity and Collaboration, where diversity of thought and experience is welcomed. We promote safe, healthy and respectful work environments that are free from discrimination, bullying and harassment, and we champion openness, transparency and ethical conduct across all levels of the organisation.

You’ll be joining a team that supports professional growth and personal wellbeing, with benefits including:

• A relaxed, close-knit and supportive team environment
• Professional development opportunities and study leave to help you grow your skills
• Generous salary packaging options to make your earnings go further
• An active staff Social Club with regular events
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for counselling and wellbeing support
• Policies and support focused on workplace safety, health and equal opportunity for all staff

The successful applicant will be required to complete all relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check & Working with Children Check and comply with Boort District Health's' Vaccination Policy.

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