Dental Assistant

About ATSICHS Brisbane

ATSICHS Brisbane is a not-for-profit community owned health and human services organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in greater Brisbane and Logan. We pride ourselves on providing health and human services, our way – supporting our people and community in our commitment to create a flourishing future and lasting legacy for them and their families.

ATSICHS Brisbane is a member of the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH).

See more at our website - www.atsichsbrisbane.org.au

Job Description
About the role

As a key member of the ATSICHS Brisbane team, the Dental Assistant will support dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, reprocessing instruments, supporting patients through the procedure, providing adequate evacuation of oral fluids and retraction of soft tissues, preparation and passing of materials and instruments, and performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Act. This role includes activities involving in CQI, contributing to policy implementation, audits and reporting of clinical incidents. Support fellow staff in a team environment to build collegiality and a sense of belongingness within the team and ATSICHS family.

Duties

Provide quality support with best-practice Chair side assisting.
Ensure quality control of dental equipment.
Professional Accountabilities working in accordance with policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
Contribute to a positive working environment to achieve results consistent with workplace values.
Cultivate productive working relationships at all levels, which support the nurturing of internal and external relationships, facilitates cooperation, trust and respect, values differences and diversity and guides, mentors and focuses on the development of staff.
Culture

Enjoy working in an organisation that makes a difference in the community. Join our friendly and supportive Dental team that will help you grow personally and professionally.

Benefits

Starting Salary of $62,2+7 to 64,551 per annum (depending on qualification and experience).
11.5% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay).
Permanent Full Time position.
Work for a leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, community-controlled organisation.
Supportive and collaborative team of dedicated professionals.
COVID-1+ Requirement

Immunisation history showing you have received two doses of a Covid -1+ vaccine is encouraged.
Desired Skills and Experience
Required

Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to meet targets and performance outcomes.
Ability to support a continuous improvement model for achieving outcomes.
Working with Children’s Card (Blue Card) or be eligible to apply.
Current National Police Check or ability to obtain.
Preferred

Previous experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Previous experience working with Dental Students.
How to apply

If this sounds like you, please submit your application by following the links on the recruitment page. Applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying. Only successful Applicants will be contacted.

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