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Job Opportunity at Capital Smiles Orthodontist, Deakin, ACT (Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu - 7.40am to 5pm) PT-FT - Dental Hygienist / OHT ( 2 to 4 days per week) About us Capital Smiles Orthodontist, a well known 3.5 year old modern orthodontic practice, is growing fast. Located in the capital's medical hub in Deakin, we have grown into a leading orthodontic practice in Canberra providing high-quality patient care for optimal aesthetic and oral health outcomes. We offer traditional dental braces and more advanced options such as lingual/invisible braces (braces behind the teeth). Our priority is a pleasant patient experience during the smile transformation journey. We therefore conduct ourselves with the ADA's highest ethical standards in a safe, supportive and patient friendly environment.
Who you must be: A motivated Dental Hygienist / OHT with a genuine interest in Orthodontics. Experience as an 'Orthodontic' Dental Hygienist is advantageous but not compulsory as training will be provided. Qualified Dental Hygienist / OHT with current AHPRA registration and indemnity insurance. A Bachelor of Oral Health or equivalent. Fast and keen learner of our systems to develop your patient base and orthodontic career. Excellent communicator and team player. Builds rapport quickly with children and adults. Strong work ethic, high EQ and works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Exceptional time management and multi-tasking skills whilst maintaining high level patient care and attention to detail. Key duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Working under the guidance of the orthodontist and within the scope of your competence and training. Efficiently delivering high quality orthodontic care alongside the orthodontist, clinical team and when working autonomously. Removing orthodontic appliances and placing bonded retainers / fixed lingual retainers. Indirect bonding of brackets, orthodontic wire adjustments and debonding procedures. Managing emergencies like broken / loose brackets. Adjusting orthodontic archwires. Upholding ADA infection control protocols. Being involved in developing internal protocols. Maintaining accurate patient records and educating patients on orthodontic oral hygiene. Orthodontic record taking – x-rays, intra/extra oral photos, oral scans and impressions Desired skills and experience: At least 1 year of previous Dental Hygienist / OHT experience Experience with dental photography, X-rays and digital scanning Computer literate. Familiar with software - dental equipment and practice management. Benefits for the right candidate: Full on-the-job-training Opportunity for permanent employment with above award wage Free parking Uniforms provided – High quality Figs scrubs Preferential staff orthodontic rates Staff breakout area with fully equipped kitchen, coffee machine and lockers Remuneration will be based on competence and experience. Salary open to further negotiation for highly experienced Dental Hygienists / OHTs.
Part-Time / Full-Time role - minimum 2 days per week. Opportunity for 4 days as you get busier.
If this role sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Join our dynamic team and make your mark in our next growth phase.
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