Dental Assistant Trainee
Westfund Health Insurance is an Australian owned and successful not for profit organisation operating within the private health insurance industry.
Summary about this job
Dental
Company: Westfund Health Insurance
Location: Blue Mountains & Central West
Work type: Full Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-2-3360-3880
Fax: +61-8-7645-1673
E-mail: n\a
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Detail information about job Dental Assistant Trainee. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Based at our Care Centre in Lithgow NSW
- Full time Position at 38 hours per week
- Annual Leave Loading and 5% Discount on Health Insurance
- Based at our Care Centre in Lithgow NSW
- Full time Position at 38 hours per week, Annual Leave Loading, 5% Discount on Health Insurance
Westfund Health Insurance is an Australian owned and successful not for profit organisation operating within the private health insurance industry. Westfund is highly committed to its staff and focuses on servicing its valuable membership while also continuing to support and help grow regional communities within its operating footprint area.
Westfund is dedicated to providing a satisfying work environment where our staff lead balanced lives and have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Together, we provide great health cover and deliver friendly and helpful service which makes working for us so rewarding.
About the role:
Our Dental Care Centre in Lithgow is growing and we are looking for a Trainee Dental Assistant to join our patient focused, close-knit team, to support the excellent clinical care we provide our members. The Trainee Dental Assistant will be enrolled to complete a Certificate 3 in Dental Assisting and finish all competencies in the required 12-month time frame.
Key responsibilities:
- Clean and maintain clinical instruments and equipment in accordance with manufacturers recommendations
- Prepare the dental clinic for oral health care procedures
- Assist the dental operator during oral health care procedures
- Clean and sterilise dental procedural instruments and handpieces
- Maintain hygiene and wear personal protective equipment
- Disposal of dental waste safely, following safe work practices
- Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control
- Communicate effectively with patients, staff and visitors
- Observe patient confidentiality and privacy regulations at all times
- Ensure the care and welfare of patients in a friendly, helpful and courteous manner
- Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the centre
About you:
To be considered for this role, you will possess the following:
- A strong interest in dental assisting and oral health
- A commitment to service performance and accountability
- Motivation to achieve high levels of clinical competence, knowledge and understanding of required applications and procedures
- Commitment to follow safe work practices in a clinical environment
- Dedication to patient care attitude and aptitude
- Ability to support, anticipate and work collaboratively with a clinical professional team
- Willingness to prepare for and assist during oral health procedures with a commitment to infection prevention
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills
- Ability to learn an electronic records system
To apply for this position, send your application to [email protected] or contact Lauren Thompson, Human Resources Assistant for a confidential discussion on (02) 6352 0759.
Applications close Wednesday 25 July 2018 at 4pm.