About us:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service deliver a comprehensive range of public dental services across Far North Queensland through the Oral Health Service. The service forms part of Queensland Health's public oral health care system and is committed to improving access to high quality patient centred care. Services are delivered across community‑based clinics and health facilities, supporting preventive care, assessment, treatment, and emergency oral health services for both adults and children.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
About you:
In your new role you will: * Ability to interact professionally and sensitively, have a versatile attitude, communicate clearly and confidently with members of the public, patients/clients and departmental staff both in person and over the telephone whilst adhering to Queensland Health guidelines. * Ensure clients are booked and prioritised within the timeframe indicated in accordance with the Oral Health wait lists and appointment categories with direction from the Client Services Coordinator. * Ensure client records are maintained with accurate and timely data entry into a computerised patient database (currently ISOH) and HBCIS.



* Adopt a problem-solving approach to work-based issues as they arise and participate in the development, implementation, review and maintenance of internal systems, processes and work practices to optimise the team's functions. For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest. Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
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📌 Administration Officer, Oral Health - Mareeba / Atherton (Cairns Regional)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Cairns Regional