Dental Assistant at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Auckland· Expand your skills and knowledge as a Dental Assistant and be part of an awesome hospital-based team!· Permanent full time roles available, based at either Greenlane Clinical Centre or Middlemore HospitalTe Toka Tumai Auckland is aiming to place decision making as close to the patient as possible. Its goal is to ensure teams within subspecialty groups have a focus on equity, clinical quality, safety and health outcomes whilst delivering economic sustainability.Te whiwhinga mahi | The OpportunityWe are currently seeking Dental Assistants to join our dynamic Dental Assistant team based at either Greenlane Clinical Centre or Middlemore Hospital.Our Dental Assistants work in a friendly team environment with great mentoring and support. You would be an integral part of the hospital-based team that provides dental care in hospitals across Auckland. Working from clinics and operating theatres we provide our patients with a full range of dental services from oral surgery through to paediatric dentistry.Your role will encompass:Chairside assisting in clinicChairside assisting in operating theatresFollowing and adhering to infection and prevention control measuresPreparing instruments to be sent to the hospital Central Sterile Supplies Department for sterilisationWorking within a range of dental specialties at multiple locationsOpportunity for project work and continuing educationApplicants will be qualified or working towards completing the NZDA Certificate in Dental Assistant. You will possess experience working as a chairside dental assistant and have a good understanding of the practical application of infection prevention and control procedures in dental practice. You will perform well within a team environment that is rich in experience and has knowledge in all areas of dental assisting and a commitment to delivering high-quality service to patients.We are a values-based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our total population. To do this we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with a sound background of dental assisting, excellent communication skills, and who share our values to apply and would greatly value seeing more applicants from our Maori & Pacific communities.Me pehea te tuku tono | How to applyTo express your interest, please click the 'apply now' button below and complete the online application attaching an up-to-date cover letter and CV.For any other queries about this opportunity or accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Kavitha John, Recruitment Consultant at ****** to discuss how we can best support your application.
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