Dental Assistant - Tokoroa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Job Title: Dental Assistant - Tokoroa

Requisition: TOK00397

• Bring your passion for helping others to the Tokoroa dental team
• Provide care and chairside assistance
• Enjoy the work/life balance of a Monday to Friday work schedule

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our team at Tokoroa Oral Health, located at Tokoroa Hospital.

If you have experience working within our Māori and Pacific Island communities, we'd love to hear from you!

Your understanding of cultural values and community dynamics will be invaluable as we strive to provide exceptional dental care to all whānau and families.

This is a permanent, full time position where you will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Assist the dental team with chairside procedures, respecting tikanga and cultural protocols
• Prepare treatment rooms and instruments for dental procedures, with care and attention to detail
• Sterilize and maintain dental equipment and instruments to ensure the highest standards of infection control
• Embrace Te Reo Māori and Pacific Island languages to connect with + support our diverse patient base
• Provide compassionate care and manaakitanga to all patients throughout their dental visit

Click here to view the position description.

(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

Tokoroa Dental service is committed to providing excellent care to our patients. Our success is driven by providing smarter, innovative delivery of care. Our team is a whānau-focused organization, dedicated to promoting oral health and well-being for all.

Mōu | About you

• Eager individual with aroha for the community + a passion for making a difference
• Strong communication skills + ability to build rapport with people from all walks of life
• Previous experience in a dental or healthcare setting is an asset – but not essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is advantageous
• Experience at Kohanga Reo or Pacific language nest would be favourable

Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato

• As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team – elisa.travailleur@waikatodhb.health.nz

Closing date: 27 May 2024

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!