Dental Assisting Trainee

4 weeks ago

Buderim, Australia East Coast Apprenticeships Full time

Are you ready to kick-start your dental career with an incredible opportunity? Look no further East Coast Apprenticeships is offering a **part**-**time Dental Assistant Traineeship (16-20 hours per week)** that will set you on the path to success. Work alongside skilled professionals, receive top-notch training, and become a valued member of the dental profession.

No experience? No problem We provide comprehensive on-the-job training, ensuring you gain the skills and knowledge needed to excel.

**What does a Dental Assistant do?**

Dental Assistant’s are an integral part of the team at any Dental office.

A Dental Assistant works closely with patients and colleagues everyday and strives towards providing a positive experience for all. As a Trainee Dental Assistant, you’ll study dentistry techniques and perform general office duties, including a range of patient care and laboratory duties
- You will be working and studying a Certificate III in Dental Assisting
- If successful, you will be gaining experience in the workplace with one of our host employers.
- Traineeship duration: 12 months
- (Important - if you have completed a Certificate III or higher since leaving school you may not be eligible for this traineeship)_

**Duties may include but not limited to**:

- Greet patients and prepare them for treatment
- Mix materials for fillings; sterilise and prepare instruments
- Arrange and hand instruments, medication and dental materials to practitioners
- Prepare dental materials and develop x-rays
- Use suction devices and water sprays
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment
- May advise patients on dental health education and post-operative care
- May act as receptionist for dental practitioners, perform billing and other clerical tasks.
- Maintaining high standards of infection control
- Any other tasks requested by the host employer

**Applicants will ideally meet the following criteria**:

- Be eligible to complete a traineeship
- Be well presented, enthusiastic, reliable and punctual
- Be motivated with a positive attitude
- Must have strong attention to detail & good dexterity skills
- High level of personal presentation
- Great listening abilities & compassionate nature

**Benefits**
- East Coast Apprenticeships Field Officer assigned for support during the traineeship
- Gaining a Certificate III in Dental Assisting qualification whilst being paid on the job
- Genuine support for your personal wellbeing including access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Modern Award rates apply
- Access the PACT Calculator via Fairwork Website to help you understand your hourly rate.

**Please note**:
Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or hold a visa that allows them to work in Australia.

**Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: $13.24 - $20.54 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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