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Peninsula Health
Reference Number 22153
Position Title Dental Assistant - Casual
Employment Status Casual
Location All Sites
Advertisement text Position Summary
We are seeking suitably experienced Dental Assistants to complement our professional and caring multi-disciplinary team. We are seeking applicants for casual contracts commencing July 2017. These casual positions are based across our four dental sites; Frankston, Hastings, Rosebud and Carrum Downs.

The Dental Assistant is a key member of the wider multi-disciplinary dental team. This role not only provides efficient and effective support for clinicians, but also contributes to the smooth running of the dental reception and the delivery of quality customer service to our clients and their families.

Department Summary
The Peninsula Health – Community Dental Program operates 23 chairs over 4 separate sites; providing General, Specialist and Emergency dental care to those residing and holidaying on the picturesque Mornington Peninsula.

Essential Criteria
The successful applicant will have a Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting (or Equivalent), excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills, experience working in a supportive team environment; and be able to demonstrate competency and commitment to customer service and client engagement.

Benefits
• Flexible family friendly team environment
• Salary packaging
• Continuing Professional Development
• Opportunity to work evening and Saturday shifts in our Private Practice

How to apply
To apply, please click on the APPLY NOW button to forward you current resume and covering letter for consideration

Other Information
• Ensuring the health and safety of our patients, visitors and staff is at the heart of everything we do. As part of this commitment, all new members of our team must meet the immunisation requirements of their role prior to commencement.
• Peninsula Health is committed to providing positive employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
• Peninsula Health believes in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce where each person’s uniqueness is valued. Peninsula Health believes that by embracing the diverse life experiences and perspectives of our people, we will provide high-quality health care to all members of our community – regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, religion or sexual orientation.
Selection Criteria Essential: Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting or equivalent
Essential: Current working with children and police checks (or willing to obtain)
Essential: Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Essential: Demonstrated ability to exercise time management skills whilst maintaining high level of quality care and attention to detail.
Desirable: Experience working in front of house dental reception environment
Desirable: Knowledge of titanium dental software
Contact Person Keegan Crow
Contact Number 97848184
Contact Email kcrow@phcn.vic.gov.au
Alternate Contact Person Susan Gregg
Alternate Contact Number 97848184
Closing Date 24/10/2017
Position Description Dental Assistant Receptionist l 2017 Casual.pdf