Casual Dental Clinic Assistant

 

Job no: 517496
Work type: casual
Location: Oral Health Centre of WA
Categories: Technical/Laboratory support

The Oral Health Centre is part of the School of Dentistry delivering specialist treatment to eligible patients from the Department of Health and providing suitable patients to the dental student’s programme.

The Oral Health Centre of Western Australia is a collaborative Centre and the primary focus for oral health education, research and specialist care delivery in Western Australia. The Centre will treat approximately 14,000 patients per annum and deliver several clinical and technical training programmes.

Reporting to the Supervisor (Dental Clinic Assistants), you will provide clinical assistance for dental students and OHCWA clinical staff treating patients. You will conduct infection control procedures, and clinical administrative duties in relation to interactions with patients and assist students and clinical staff with dental health education as directed. You will also ensure equipment, furniture and fittings in the clinic are maintained in good order and maintain the ordering of expendable and non-expendable stores.

To be considered for this role, you will hold a Certificate IV in Dental Clinic Assisting and relevant experience in a dental/medical environment or in a public dental and/or teaching facility. You will also demonstrate knowledge of the latest dental assisting procedures and practices, along with well-developed organisational skills with an ability to prioritise work and train and supervise staff and students.

Note: A Current First Aid Certificate is required.

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Applications will be assessed on submission and interviews scheduled accordingly.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Lina Brunini, Coordinator (Dental Clinic Assistants) at lina.brunini@uwa.edu.au.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

 

Advertised: 29 May 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 30 Jun 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time