Dental Assistant - Casual view to Full Time HCA Defence Darwin

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Discover a unique and rewarding career looking after the health of our Australian Defence Force (ADF) Members as a Dental Assistant/Health Clerk on base - Located in Darwin (Robertson Health Centre).
Healthcare Australia (HCA) is the leading healthcare recruitment solutions provider of nursing staff, allied health professionals and medical specialist placements in Australia with operations in every state and territory.

On behalf of Medibank's Garrison Health Services, HCA has been subcontracted to deliver the ADF On-base Primary Healthcare Services.
 
Keeping ADF Members fit and healthy means that you're making a real difference in protecting our country. Not only will you be embarking on an exciting career, you will also gain a new perspective by delivering one of the most fulfilling jobs in healthcare.
 
The Dental Assistant is responsible for the provision of chair-side assistance to the Dentist in the delivery of dental services to ADF Members in accordance with Defence Policies and Procedures.

The position will commence as casual/locum, with the opportunity for part/full-time employment should the opportunity arise. 

To be successful for consideration as a Dental Assistant you will need to meet the following criteria.

Essential Requirements

• Be an Australian Citizen
• Certificate III in Dental Assisting
• A minimum of 2 years recent full-time chair-side dental assisting experience
• Current first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification - must be current at time of employment
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver a high standard of care to patients and work with limited supervision within a dental surgery
• Must have the ability to successfully complete a criminal history check
• Ability to hold a baseline security clearance with the Australia Government Security Vetting Agency
• Previous experience working with the Australian Defence Force will be viewed favourably

In addition, as a Dental Assistant you will be required to
   • Assist with dental administration, including Health Clerk shifts
   • Adhere to privacy legislation and Defence Policies and Procedures in relation to         the protection of Personal Information

Benefits of working with HCA Defence
On top of a rewarding career and competitive salary package, you will also receive many other benefits:

• Opportunity to work locum hours at ADF On-base Health Centres - great for work/life balance.
• An adventurous lifestyle, teamwork driven culture and the chance to work with patients who are fit and motivated to stay healthy, helping you to keep motivated too.

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With thanks
Lorraine

Lorraine Kooymans
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Nursing and Dental Ancillary
HCA - Defence
Healthcare Australia Pty Ltd
Phone: 07 3811 8165
 
Level 1, 100 Ipswich Road
Woolloongabba QLD 4102
Australia