Remote Oral Health Dental Assistant
About the RFDS (Central Operations)
We are leaders in providing aeromedical, primary health and oral health care services to people in remote, rural and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. As we head toward our 100th year of providing services, we launch a new strategic plan with a focus on becoming more specialised, more innovative and a better connected health service provider.
About this Opportunity
This is an exciting time to join our team as we expand our dental services within remote South Australia and the Northern Territory. You will be required to provide a high standard of dental assisting skills (both clinical and administrative) to our team of dental clinicians. This position does require periods of time away from home, traveling in our state of the art aircraft or driving to our communities.
About You
To be successful in this role you will be a qualified Dental Assistant with a minimum of three years’ experience seeking to experience the excitement of health provision in the outback. Your strength lies in your ability to problem solve and think on your feet. You will have a working knowledge of infection control, sterilisation and waste segregation procedures along with a high level of competency in using electronic patient records systems. Working with a supportive team of Dentists, Hygienists and other Dental Assistants you will also possess a willingness to work in non-traditional environments.
Why join us?
As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. This role provides a career path (with defined progression) and we are actively seeking individuals willing to take on further study and responsibility. We offer attractive remuneration including salary packaging benefits.
If you are keen to work in an organisation that makes a real difference to all Australians, apply now.
For the position description and to apply please click here
Applications close 11 March 2021.
Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment.
