Healthcare Assistant Job Description
This role involves providing chair-side assistance to dental professionals in the delivery of dental services. Responsibilities include assisting with patient records, maintaining surgery hygiene, and promoting oral health.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide support to dentists and dental specialists in the delivery of dental services
* Assist with administrative tasks, including updating patient records
* Maintain a clean and organized surgery environment
* Promote oral health and well-being among patients
About the Role:
This is a part-time opportunity working 2 days a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. To be successful in this role, you will need:
* The highest levels of personal integrity and ethical behavior
* Certificate III in Dental Assisting or nationally recognized equivalent qualification
* Minimum of 2 years (full-time equivalent) experience within the last 5 years
* Recent participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities
* Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009) certification
About You:
You are a professional and friendly individual who enjoys interacting with patients and supporting the dental team. You take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization in the surgery environment.
Benefits:
* Attractive hourly rate
* Paid annual and personal leave
* Paid CPD leave for permanent employees
* Paid volunteer leave and leave for reservists
* Provision of uniform
* Lifestyle discounts through the Serco Benefits program
* Ongoing mental health and counselling support via the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
About Us:
We provide integrated healthcare services to Australian Defence Force personnel across Australia. Our services include primary medical, nursing, physiotherapy, dental, and pharmaceutical services.
Why Work with Us:
You will be part of a dedicated team of healthcare professionals working together to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality care to patients. We value diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and seek talented individuals who share these values.
Requirements:
* Australian citizenship
* Baseline Security Clearance