Queenstown - Dental Assistantat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern -

• Central OtagoPermanent, full-time 40 hours per weekA supportive and welcoming team environment with opportunity to continuously learn and developWe have a unique opportunity for you as a Dental Assistant to work as part of our professional and supportive Community Oral Health Service.

• About the roleIf you have been looking for a change of environment and a new opportunity to enter a health-related field or to use your existing Dental Assistant experience
• then this opportunity is just what you've been waiting for!You will be responsible for helping to maintain the oral health of children in our region.You will work alongside an Oral Health Therapist/Dentist as part of a supportive and friendly team who is committed to delivering quality health services for our tamariki.This role is primarily based at Wakatipu, but also includes the wider Central Otago region.This role encompasses a balance of clinical (chair-side assistance) and some administrative support.

• About youYou will be a people person who enjoys working with children, is culturally competent, and excellent customer service will come to you naturally.You'll have a pleasant telephone manner, strong administration skills and an awareness of the need for confidentiality of patient records and information.

• Salary rangeThis role belongs to the PSA Allied, Public Health Scientific and Technical Collective Agreement and falls between the Step 3 ($72,074 p.a) and Step 7 ($86,719 p.a pro-rata)Mō mātou
• About usHealth NZ Te Whatu Ora
• Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.

We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.Our people are at the heart of everything we do.

• Closing date: Friday, 22 November 2024.Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change.

• Apply nowFor further information please contact the Recruitment Team on recruitment@southerndhb.govt.nzPre-employment checksIn the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:Occupational health assessmentPolice vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checksSerious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)To applyApply online by visiting our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/job/Dental-Assistant/1057685366/