An exciting opportunity exists for a Dental Assistant. The Oral Health Services are part of SCHHS Community and Preventive Health (CPH). CPH is a diverse group of service units delivering care and interventions outside the acute hospital setting in most cases.
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.
The SCHHS is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.
**Key Responsibilities include**:
- Assist in providing adult and Paediatric dental services within fixed and mobile facilities located in hospital, community and school environments by using high level dental assisting skills.
- Provide clinical support to clinicians in the surgery or work unit, including Chair side assisting, retraction, evacuation, preparation of materials and medicaments by providing high quality Dental Assisting.
- Provide technical services to clinical staff by operating and maintaining the instruments and equipment of the facility.
Why work for us?
As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to: - A wellness program;
- Generous superannuation;
- Adaptable work arrangements;
- Career training and development; and
- Salary packaging.
📌 Dental Assistant
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Sunshine Coast