About Us

The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) leads the development, planning and deliver of comprehensive primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in South East Queensland.

The Oral Health service provides a range of oral health care services from IUIH and Member service clinics as well from a fully equipped mobile van, as required.

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic Dental Assistant to join our MATSICHS Clinic team and Ipswich Team. Within this role you will provide dental assistance (chair side) and dental administration as well as general support to the oral health team.

• Providing high quality general dental support services to clients including surgery preparation, reception, materials, and oral evacuation procedures whilst maintaining infection control
• Supporting Oral Health Management with initial screening, patient reception, appointment, and filling
• Assisting the Dentist with housekeeping, sterilisation of equipment and materials, taking inventories and completion of requisitions as necessary and the safe storage and disposal of dental consumables
• Ensure maintenance and confidentiality of patient health records.
• Accurate and timely entry of client data into relevant MMEX system
• Multiple vacancies available in Morton Bay region and Ipswich Region

About You

Essentials

• Sound knowledge of Dental Processes e.g. referral, infection control, sterilisation, surgery preparation
• Demonstrated ability to meet targets and performance outcomes
• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD)
• Current Criminal History Check
• Current Blue Card (QLD working with Children check) (must have prior to commencing employment_
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Must have at least Dose 1 of the Covid-19 vaccine prior to commencement

Desirable, but not mandatory:

• Current Certificate III in Dental Assisting qualification
• Previous experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and /or communities