Job Description for Dental Assistant at Mackay Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service provides health services in a range of regional, community, and rural settings. Join an expanding health service with a culture of collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork. Our workplace is fast-paced, challenging, and supportive, where every employee plays a critical role in our success.
Working in regional, rural, and remote areas offers unique opportunities that are not available in metropolitan hospitals.
Role Details
The Oral Health team at Proserpine Hospital is seeking applications for a Dental Assistant to join their team on a temporary basis. For application procedures and mandatory requirements, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your Opportunity
Contribute to the dental team's performance by providing high standards of general and specialist oral health care to all eligible clients within the service's developmental framework.
About The Team
Mackay Oral Health operates permanent clinics in Mackay, Proserpine, and Bowen, with outreach services to Sarina, Collinsville, and Clermont. All clinics are recently refurbished with modern equipment and adhere to strict standards. We serve as a training facility for James Cook University, hosting final-year dental student placements. Our services include high-quality care for eligible adult patients and school children through school dental services.
About Our Hospital And Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service comprises 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services, and 4 community health centres, employing over 3,700 staff. The district spans approximately 90,000 km 2 and provides services across Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine, and Sarina.
Our Benefits
* Competitive wages, salary packaging, and leave entitlements
* Flexible working arrangements
* Diverse work culture
* Career development and professional growth opportunities
* Education, study, and research opportunities
* Paid parental leave
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Discounted private health insurance
* Fitness Passport
Occupational group: Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
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