Trainee Dental Assistant

**About Medland Dental**

Medland Dental is a locally owned, QIP accrediated dental practice located in Annerley, 10mins south of Brisbane CBD. Established in 1959, owned by Dr Sarah Kam and Dr Fiona Lillicrap. We are a proudly independent practice, unassociated with health funds or dental corporations. The Practice has a large, loyal patient base. We treat all our patients as individuals and provide them with personalised, comprehensive care of the highest quality in a gentle and supportive environment. We develop long-term relationships with patients based on empathy, respect, and trust.

The team at Medland Dental is passionate about achieving excellent outcomes and enjoy our family-oriented environment. The majority of staff have worked with us for over ten years. We will provide a safe, supportive, and friendly work environment with ongoing in-house training and education opportunities. The one on one training we provide is complemented by our custom made staff website, which houses all Practice Manuals and information about practice operations. These online resources are accessible to the team for their reference as required.

**The Role**

This is an entry level role in which you will learn, in a supported environment, the skills required to be an outstanding dental assistant. You will be trained by the Principal Dentist and our Senior Dental Assistant in a staged skills development program that we conduct inhouse. You will also learn valuable and transferable skills on how to deal with a variety of people in a professional setting. Once the probation period is complete, the practice will fund your Certificate 3 in Dental Assisting qualification provided by the Australian Dental Association. This position is for an applicant wishing to commit to the role for a minimum of 2 years and ideal for a school leaver.

**Role Outline**
- Assist the Dentist in keeping to a busy and productive appointment schedule
- Prepare the treatment room and complete changeovers between patients, always maintaining a clean, COVID safe clinical environment.
- Use dental software to its full capacity - we use Exact Dental Program
- Educate patients on dental health issues and answer patient queries
- Build professional and genuine relationships with our patients
- Demonstrate attention to detail

How will you know if you are right for this position?
- You have an empathetic and caring nature
- You can embrace the learning process
- You have excellent interpersonal skills and a warm, friendly manner
- You are reliable, use initiative, and problem solve
- You possess a positive and hard-working attitude

**What we offer you**
- Supportive and friendly team environment, working with many long-term staff members committed to their role and the business's vision.
- The opportunity to flourish in an organised and dynamic practice
- A consistent roster
- Regular training and development provided
- Above award remuneration
- Uniform provided
- Easy parking

**Salary**: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour