The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.The Dental Assistant is responsible for maintaining clinical standards in dental assisting by providing a range of support including clinical chairside assistance, administrative and clerical activities, and sterilisation and infection control practices, and providing training and assistance to less experienced staff undertaking a traineeship.Clinical:Provide expert chairside assistance to the Dental Clinician.Prepare existing and new materials and equipment for clinical procedures.Compile daily and monthly work summaries and data for statistical purposes.File, recover, record, and maintain clinical records.Infection Control/Maintenance:Undertake meticulous cleaning and sterilisation of dental instruments, dental equipment and the dental surgery requiring working knowledge of current NHMRC Infection Control Guidelines, WH&S guidelines, and the Oral Health Service's Infection Control Protocol.Undertake the appropriate storage and stock control of materials and medicaments.Training:Orient newly qualified staff in local procedures, techniques, and policies and where appropriate undertake training of unqualified staff in specific practices related to the provision of chairside assistance and infection control.Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation's Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives, safeguarding practices for vulnerable people, and related training.Details of Appointment:Fixed Term, casual, day worker position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible and for a period of 12 months.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.Salary: $65,236 - $68,925 per annum (pro rata) + 10.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging.Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualification.Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:Current Driver's Licence.The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer.
The following checks are to be conducted:Conviction checks in the following areas:Crimes of violenceSex related offencesSerious drug offencesCrimes involving dishonestySerious traffic offencesDisciplinary action in previous employment check.For more information (Contact Officer):Pearce SutherlandPosition A/Senior Dental AssistantPhone: (03) 61665472E-mail: SDAsouth.tas.gov.auThe email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you.
It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
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