About this role
At Folktandvården Västra Götaland, you contribute to equitable health and quality of life for all people at every stage of life. Here, you'll encounter a culture characterized by collaboration, commitment, and joy, with access to modern technology and experts across all areas. There's always someone to learn from and many to enjoy working with. We offer stability for a secure everyday life and opportunities to grow throughout your professional career.
Be part of something bigger. Welcome to Folktandvården!
We are now seeking a self-driven dental assistant who understands the importance of good service and patient care
Main Responsibilities and Tasks
The Specialist Clinic for Orofacial Medicine in Skövde comprises 10 employees, who are part of the Joint Specialist Dentistry in Skövde.
We belong to Folktandvården Västra Götaland and are the health promoters in Swedish dental care. Our facilities are located at Skaraborg Hospital (SkaS) in Skövde, where we receive patients referred from colleagues in Folktandvården, private dental care, and Healthcare, always with professional approach and high competence.
All other dental specialties are available in Skövde, both within Folktandvården and SkaS. The Joint Specialist Dentistry in Skövde also includes specialties such as bite physiology, endodontics, oral prosthetics, periodontology, and pediatric dentistry. We currently have approximately 50 employees.
The position includes:
Responsibility for customer contacts, scheduling, and appointments
Assisting with examinations and treatments, including surgeries and anesthesia
Handling additional administrative tasks such as healthcare communication
Participating in clinic development work with colleagues
Work in sterilization and reception may be required
Competence Requirements and Profile
Trained dental assistant with education from MYH (Swedish National Agency for Higher Vocational Education)
Interest in patients with special needs
Strong Swedish language skills, both spoken and written
Ability to independently manage administration
Capacity to organize and prioritize work efficiently and wisely
Ability to remain calm and stable during high-pressure situations
Skill in collaborating and relating to others in a sensitive manner
Contributing to organizational development through active participation in clinic improvement efforts
Additionally, we would prefer if you...
Have at least two years of experience in general dentistry
Are interested in healthcare and its connection to dental treatment
Have an interest in the orofacial medicine specialty
Are comfortable handling all types of patients, including those with serious illnesses
If you are new to the profession, you will receive an individually tailored mentorship program during the initial period. This program is part of our two-year development program for newly trained dental assistants.
About the Recruitment Process
Candidates not already employed by Folktandvården Västra Götaland will be contacted by an HR recruiter for an interview. After the application period, the clinic manager will select candidates for interviews, scheduled for weeks 47 and 48.
Västra Götaland Region will conduct background checks before employment.
Application
Västra Götaland Region prefers applications through the recruitment system. If you have questions about the advertised position or cannot register in the public system, please contact the person listed in the job posting.
Note to staffing and recruitment agencies: We kindly request no direct contact from external actors or sales representatives. Västra Götaland Region has established procurement agreements.