Description

Vågå Dental Clinic has a full-time (100%) temporary position available as a dental secretary/assistant, to start as soon as possible, for a duration of one year. 

About the Clinic

The staff at Vågå Dental Clinic consists of: 1 dentist, 1 dental hygienist, and 2 dental secretaries/assistants. 

If you’d like to know what it’s like to work for the Dental Health Service in Innlandet County, we’ve created a dedicated website.
You can access this website here:

https://innlandetfylke.no/tjenester/tannhelse/jobb-i-tannhelsetjenesten/

• State-of-the-art equipment and the OPUS medical records system at all our clinics.
• Professional challenges and structured continuing education and training for our employees.
• A network of great and skilled colleagues where help and support are never far away.
• An active and stimulating work environment.
• Salary in accordance with current collective bargaining agreements.
• Licensed dental health secretaries are paid as skilled workers, and unskilled staff are paid as assistants.
• County government employment terms with good pension and insurance plans.

The regions and municipalities in Innlandet can provide advice and guidance regarding finding housing, employment for a spouse or partner, and childcare.

Information about school options, recreational activities in the municipality, and other opportunities in the municipality will be provided upon request.

We are looking for someone who

• Wants to help develop the Dental Health Service in Innlandet County.
• Works independently.
• Has good collaboration skills.
• Make a positive contribution to the work environment.
• Primarily holds a Norwegian license.
• If there are no applicants licensed as dental health secretaries, the position may be reconsidered and converted to an assistant position, with corresponding pay.

About the position

• 100% temporary position as a dental secretary/assistant at the Vågå Dental Clinic, to start as soon as possible.
• The dental clinic treats adult, self-paying patients in addition to the treatment groups mandated by law.
• The workplace is currently Vågå Dental Clinic, Moavegen 20 A, 2680 Vågå.

Job Responsibilities

• Greet patients.
• Provide clinical assistance during treatment.
• Responsibility for oral hygiene.
• Work in the sterilization area.
• Manage the reception desk and answer the phone.
• Perform administrative tasks related to clinic operations.
• Contribute positively to the work environment.

The dental secretary/assistant has a highly varied workday at a fluctuating pace, which requires that you be solution-oriented and communicate well with patients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• License as a dental assistant.
• Strong computer skills.
• The appointment will be based on a comprehensive assessment of your interview, education, work experience, and references.
• Suitability will be a decisive factor in the hiring process.

We require

• You must be fluent in Norwegian/Scandinavian, both spoken and written.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
  

Application

Innlandet County Council wants its workforce to reflect the diversity of the population and therefore encourages everyone who is qualified according to the job posting to apply. Personal suitability will be emphasized.

We never ask for BankID information during the application process.

A police clearance certificate—no older than three months—is required for all positions in the dental health service.

Please note that all applicants will be included on a public list of applicants, cf. Section 25 of the Public Administration Act. Exemptions from public disclosure are granted only in exceptional cases, and you must explain why you should be exempt from public disclosure in the text field of the application.                          

Please note that redundant employees of the county government may have priority for this position.

Innlandet County Council uses an electronic application form.

We look forward to receiving your application.