Oral Health Therapist: Chairside Support & Prevention Educator

Department of Health; Tasmania; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health in Australia is seeking a dental assistant to support dental services for children and adults by providing chairside assistance and clinical support in line with delegated scope of practice and policies.

You will help deliver oral health education, maintain records, and participate in training and team meetings to foster a collaborative learning environment and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Assist clinicians in delivering oral health education and preventative programs.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and assist with dental records and data entry.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment through training and meetings.
• Support team development by collaborating with colleagues and mentoring less experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians in delivering oral health education and preventative programs for patients, families, carers and communities.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and assist with the collection and entry of dental records, statistical data and other required information in line with organisational and legislative requirements.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment through participation in training, professional development activities and team meetings.
• Support team development by working collaboratively with colleagues and assisting new or less experienced staff where required.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Clinical support

Health education

Documentation

Team collaboration

Job description

The Department of Health in Australia is seeking a dental assistant to support dental services for children and adults by providing chairside assistance and clinical support in line with delegated scope of practice and policies.

You will help deliver oral health education, maintain records, and participate in training and team meetings to foster a collaborative learning environment and high-quality patient care.