Where you’ll be working: Thames – Oral Health Service
The details: Permanent – 40 Hours per week

We are seeking a Dental Assistant to join the Oral Health Service- Thames region.

About the role:
We are seeking a Dental Assistant to join the Oral Health Service- Thames region.

The position involves working at a fixed facility and on mobile dental and assessment units and fluoride vans in Thames and the surrounding areas. You will provide assistance with dental care to pre-school and school age children. Orientation and training will be provided.

Dental assistants support and assist oral health and dental therapists in all aspects of care and clinic administration.

This position is a permanent role Monday-Friday.

For this role you must have:

• A full current driver’s licence.
• The ability to prioritise effectively
• Good communication and leadership competency
• Computer skills
• Cultural and community awareness
• Conscientious and reliable

The position would ideally suit someone who has had dental assistant experience or has a work history in office administration, working with children, customer service, Maori health service or health care.

Please click here to view the position description.

COVID-19:
The Waikato District Health Board Health & Safety has a policy that includes ensuring that you comply with the Health Order announced 11 October 2021 and with the Waikato DHB’s Vaccine Preventable Diseases for Employees policy. The policy prescribes the required vaccinations including COVID19 for all employees of Waikato DHB. COVID-19 vaccinations are mandatory before you commence employment.

Why us:
We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. To do this we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply and would greatly value seeing more applicants from our Māori communities.

Your application:
Please apply directly online; including a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role. Applications are not able to be accepted via email.

For any queries about the role please contact Elysia Koretz in the Recruitment Team at Elysia.koretz@waikatodhb.health.nz

Application closing date: 25 February 2022

Values
Theme “People at Heart” – Te iwi Ngakaunui

• Give and earn respect - Whakamana
• Listen to me; talk to me – Whakarongo
• Fair play – Mauri Pai
• Growing the good – Whakapakari
• Stronger together – Kotahitanga