Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Deliver quality oral health services in rural and remote Queensland. Join the RFDS Mobile Dental Unit & deliver the finest care in the furthest corner

Classifications

• Healthcare & Medicine
• Dental
• Part-time

Key points

• 73K Base (FTE) + Daily allowance of $98 + Package up to 18.5 K + Super
• Part-time role, working 2 weeks on and 4 weeks off
• Explore outback QLD as you support new & friendly communities on each rotation

Description

With its Dental Service, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) assists rural and remote Queenslanders with access to dental care. Our dedicated Dental team provide services to communities across Queensland in the Mobile Dental Unit (MDU).
The MDU is an 18-wheel semitrailer housing two state-of-the-art dental surgeries. The MDU serves upwards of 70 patients per week, with the capacity to offer a range of services varying from a preventive check and clean through to extraction with the aid of our onboard orthopantomogram or OPG unit. This service addresses the immediate need for dental care within QLD communities and works towards improving overall health in these regions by providing regular ongoing service.
The MDU is staffed by RFDS Dentists and Dental Assistants who have a passion for delivering quality oral health services in rural and remote Queensland.

The Role

Our team is currently looking for a highly adaptable and friendly Dental Assistant to join the MDU team. You will have a strong desire to promote best practise, enjoy a laugh and have an easy-going nature.
This role is a permanent, part-time position (0.5 FTE) that works a roster of 2 weeks on rotation and 4 weeks off. While on rotation, an RFDS Dental Assistant could support one of two dentists or manage the reception for the MDU. A team of five (2 Dentists and 3 Dental Assistants) support each new community during their rotation. Your rotations could see you support communities from Cherbourg up to Collinsville and across to Camooweal and many other beautiful places in between.

The Dental Assistant provides clinical support to Dentists through the provision of clinically safe and effective dental services to patients including patient triage, appointment bookings, chairside clinical support, patient records management, facility maintenance and the effective sterilisation of equipment infection control standards. On a typical day on the truck, you will assist the treating Dentists with-

• Comprehensive dental treatments; including preventive treatments
• General restorative treatments and extractions
• Treatment for acute or pre-existing conditions

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role, you will be a person who strives to deliver exceptional service and care in line with organisational and MDU objectives. With a sense of adventure, you will have strong interpersonal and communication skills and will have the ability to operate effectively in a remote team environment, contributing positively to the operations and working relationships of the MDU.
You will successfully demonstrate:

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting
• Knowledge and professional skills in dental assisting with a minimum of 2 years of experience
• Sound knowledge and understanding of infection control principles
• Ability to handle challenging operational situations calmly and rationally
• Up-to-date knowledge of best practices within a dental clinic
• Current First Aid Certificate + Annual CPR refresher

It is highly regarded to have-

• Intra and Extra Radiation Licence
• Certificate III in Sterilisation
• Knowledge of “Titanium” Dental software programme
• Previous experience working with remote and culturally diverse communities

Why join the RFDS and the MDU?

You will work with a supportive team of people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution. We will provide you with a supportive orientation program and further supports to ensure you are as comfortable as possible with the adventurous nature of the roster. Most importantly, you will be a part of a team that supports patients that are truly grateful for the Flying Doctor’s service. You'll be rewarded with a challenging and inspiring role where you will be welcomed in the communities you serve. In addition, you will receive;

• We offer an attractive Base Salary of up to 73K (FTE) + Super
• You will be entitled to the Remote Allowances of $98 per day
• We offer additional Salary Packaging of up to $18,500- increasing your take-home pay
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program including counselling, nutrition sessions, financial sessions, and legal advice
• Private health insurance discounts
• Novated leasing available
• Access to a full allocation of a newly launched uniform range at no cost

Interested?

For further information regarding this role please contact RFDS Talent Acquisition Lead Yasmine Haimes at 0407 626 498 or recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au.

This role will close on the 17th of March 2023, progression on applications and shortlisting may begin before this date.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland) is passionate about fostering equality within the workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and people of culturally diverse backgrounds.

Please note: This role may be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, will be subject to criminal history checks and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment. It is mandatory to have a valid QLD driver’s licence and drive a work vehicle when required. This role also has a requirement to obtain a blue card and provide evidence of vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases.

RFDS (Queensland Section) works with vulnerable patients in remote parts of Queensland and provides an essential service to many regional and remote communities. To ensure the health and safety of our staff, our patients, and these communities, as well as to manage the risks involved in service delivery and COVID-19 transmission in these communities and our workplaces, our staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are a successful candidate the requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including maintaining any recommended booster requirements, will be a term of your employment, as will the requirement to provide proof of vaccination.