Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District
Location: Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District, primarily based at Wellington Hospital
Service: Dental & Oral Health Service
Contract: Permanent, part-time (0.8 FTE)
Salary: $74,090 (pro-rata)
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Capital Coast - s Oral Medicine Service operates as a sub-speciality within the district - s Dental and Oral Health Service. As our Dental Receptionist you will provide an efficient reception service to patients as well as providing administration support to our Clinicians. Our services primary focus is the oral health care of patients with chronic and medically related disorders of the oral and maxillofacial region, and their diagnosis and non-surgical management.
This is a permanent, part-time role working up to 32 hours a week. The role is primarily based at Wellington Hospital, though you may need to provide support at the service - s sites across the district on an occasional basis as required. You will be working closely with our experienced & supportive team of Dentists, Clinical Dental Technicians and Dental assistants.
Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team
The Oral Health Service is staffed by a team of 37 clinical and non-clinical staff, tasked with providing expert care to our specialised patient group. Our team consists of 7 Senior Dentists, 4 House Surgeons (who provide out of hours on call support), Clinical and Dental Technicians, Receptionists, Dental Assistants, a Booking Clerk and Registered Nurse. The service is also supported by an oral medicine specialist & oral surgery specialists.
The service primarily cares for medical inpatients, those needing dental care to proceed with other treatments in the hospital and patients unable to be seen in private due to the complexity of their conditions. We also provide a limited emergency service for those on a low income, filling a critical gap in accessible care for these patients. All staff work closely together, supporting each other to achieve positive outcomes for patients coming through the service.
Moū - About you
We are looking for someone who thrives in a busy role and is calm and collected under pressure. Your outstanding customer service skills will allow you to achieve positive experiences for a wide range of people. Your resilient nature welcomes daily challenges.
Our ideal candidate will be someone who demonstrates the following qualities;
- Flexible, adaptable and shows good initiative
- IT savvy - an ability to quickly pick up and work with new software
- Able to confidently juggle multiple tasks and work in a fast paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrates and eye for detail, accuracy and confidentiality
- Integrity and trust
E pā ana ki a tatou - About us
Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.
Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
To find out more about us click on the following links:
Capital and Coast
Hutt Valley
Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply
Click - apply now - button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai
By joining together we will succeed