See below the vacancy and the responsibilities as well as the key skills required for the role.
Dentist
Coburg, Australia
Reference: 6779417
Dentist
Join Our Growing Team at Holstep Health!
Merri Health is now becoming Holstep Health—a new chapter in delivering high-quality healthcare to our communities.
• Permanent part time position available (Thursday and Friday)
• Generous salary packaging available
Your New Role:
Provide high quality public dental services tailored to meet the needs of community, including preventative, emergency and general dental care; provide oral health education that will empower clients to improve their general health and wellbeing.
The dentist's position is focussed on several key areas of the operation of the Dental Service. The incumbent is expected to maintain a high level of knowledge and skills in the areas indicated in the section "Key responsibilities" of the position description.
You will be responsible for:
As a Dental Officer you will be responsible for:
• Provide compassionate, effective and efficient dental services within clinical guidelines, including basic oral surgery and endodontic treatment
• Provide supervision to undergraduate students and dental staff
• Provide mentoring and support to less experienced staff and students.
• Ensure high level of infection control within the dental facility and to be compliant in all infection control procedures
What you need to succeed:
We're looking for individuals with:
• Bachelor of Dental Science or equivalent dental qualification
• High level of clinical competence and a demonstrated commitment to the provision of appropriate, high quality dental services with a focus on public health principles
• Excellent understanding of Infection Control Procedures
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing personal and professional development
• Understanding of issues associated with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and High level of skills including Customer Service particularly in dealing with internal and external clients from diverse backgrounds and with special needs, effective teamwork skills
• Community health experience
• Use of Titanium Client Database Management Software (desirable)
• Radiation licence for OPG and lateral cephalogram
WHAT WE OFFER:
At Holstep Health, we embrace diversity, inclusion, and flexibility, encouraging you to bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you'll be supported in your growth and professional development. We also offer:
Generous salary packaging
Opportunities for additional leave
To learn more, visit our Work for Us page.
At Holstep Health, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. No matter your background, religion, sexual orientation, age, or gender, we encourage all individuals to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.
Have questions? Don't hestiate to reach out, whether it's for a confidential chat about one of our roles or you simply need help navigating our online application form. We're happy to help.
About us
Holstep Health employs over 700 valued staff, working alongside volunteers and students who are building their capacity to qualify as Health and Community Services support workers and service providers.
Holstep Health employs highly qualified medical staff and personnel providing the best service to the most in need in the community.
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