Work Options
Hybrid. Provide Smile Squad services to the Western Regional areas of Victoria, primarily in schools. Some WFH and attendance at OHV Carlton.
Job Details
* Lead Dental Assistant – Permanent Full-Time Opportunity
* $69,176.30 per annum with 12% super plus access to Salary Packaging benefits, 5 weeks annual leave and an accrued day off per month.
About OHV
At Oral Health Victoria (OHV), we know our team is key to deliver better oral health for Victoria. OHV is responsible for the delivery of oral health services through The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne (RDHM), through purchased services from over 50 community dental agencies and a range of oral health promotion programs and projects focusing on Victorian communities with the greatest need.
About The Role
Join our supportive team committed to enhancing the oral health of government school students statewide. We're looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our dynamic team of Lead Regional OHT/DTs and Lead DAs, playing a vital role in Smile Squad.
The Lead Dental Assistant is responsible for supporting provision of clinical services to Government school students, coordinating operational activities, and supporting University clinical placements for the Victorian school dental program, Smile Squad.
Duties
* Liaise with schools to plan and prepare for delivery of Smile Squad services
* Support clinicians in the provision of clinical services to students in Victorian government schools as part of the Smile Squad program
* Travel within your region to provide clinical services at various school locations
* Work clinically in a school setting either utilising the portable dental equipment or operating the Smile Squad treatment van
* Work closely with the School Dental Program team and Community Dental Agency Smile Squad staff to assist delivery of Smile Squad services
* Support the smooth running of clinical operations and overall flow for the Smile Squad University clinical placements
* Predominantly service schools in the Western region and complete administrative work from home
* Travel to RDHM in Carlton for planning days scheduled each term during the school holidays
Qualifications
* Possesses Cert IV in Dental Assisting – we are happy to speak with experienced Cert III qualified Dental Assistants who are willing to complete a Certificate IV
* Located in the Western Region, as travel to local schools is a core component of the role
* Current Victorian driver's licence essential, confidence driving large treatment vans required (training provided)
* Experience working with children
* Holds a valid Working with Children Check
* Demonstrates outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
* Experience in following infection control guidelines within an acute care setting
* Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations and environments
* Possess a Cert IV in Oral Health Education with Fluoride Varnish qualification is desirable
Benefits
* People who make the difference – collaborative team in supportive dynamic setting
* Financial wellbeing: salary package up to $9,010 to assist with everyday living
* Break free from fixed clinic environment – portable equipment or treatment van
* Invest in growth – leadership and mentoring through professional development
* Balance – no weekends and an additional day off every month alongside 5 weeks annual leave
Additional Information
Applications close: Monday 8th June
Equal Opportunity Statement
We acknowledge that diversity increases our ability to transform and achieve better health outcomes. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
OHV is committed to child safety and wellbeing and has zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. We provide an inclusive and welcoming environment where cultural safety for children is promoted and practiced.
OHV is a public health service and requires employees to be vaccinated in accordance with Department of Health policies or guidelines and/or public health orders issued by the government.
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