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).

• 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 $62,297 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-19 Requirement

• Immunisation history showing you have received two doses of a Covid -19 vaccine is encouraged.
• Skills and Experiences

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