Pediatric Oral Health Therapist - West Coast

West Coast District Health Board; Greymouth; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonding scheme

Job summary

West Coast District Health Board is seeking an Oral Health Therapist to deliver dental therapy to tamariki on the beautiful West Coast. The role covers community and school settings with travel across Te Tai o Poutini and related areas.

You will work in a supportive team with other dental/oral health therapists and assistants, contributing to innovative clinical practice and continuing professional development.

Qualifications

• Deliver high-quality dental care to children in a regional setting.
• Current APC and NZ Dental Council registration.
• Exposure to Dental IT PMS systems (e.g., Titanium) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality oral health care for preschool and school-age children.
• Attend meetings, in-service training and courses relevant to the service.
• Participate in team meetings and quality improvement processes.

Skills

Dental care delivery

Professional development

Administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexible/Adaptable

Te reo Māori / te ao Māori

NZ Dental Council registration

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Dental IT PMS (Titanium)

Education

APC (Annual Practising Certificate)

Tools

Dental IT PMS Titanium

Job description

West Coast District Health Board is seeking an Oral Health Therapist to deliver dental therapy to tamariki on the beautiful West Coast. The role covers community and school settings with travel across Te Tai o Poutini and related areas.

You will work in a supportive team with other dental/oral health therapists and assistants, contributing to innovative clinical practice and continuing professional development.