Dental Assisting Trainee - Buderim, Australia - East Coast Apprenticeships

East Coast Apprenticeships

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Buderim, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

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 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 xrays
Use suction devices and water sprays
Perform routine maintenance on equipment
May advise patients on dental health education and postoperative 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:
$ $20.54 per hour

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