Dental Assistant Trainee

DCLINIC TRUST; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

DCLINIC TRUST in Ballarat's Wendouree area is seeking a trainee dental assistant to join the team. The role focuses on gaining practical on-the-job experience while receiving extensive training and a Certificate III in dental assisting.

The successful candidate will support reception, payments, stock management, infection control, and office operations, with a friendly and detail-oriented approach. Recent school leavers are encouraged to apply, and eligibility for Australian working rights is

Qualifications

• On-the-job training with a Certificate III in dental assisting.
• Recent school leavers encouraged to apply.
• Australian working rights (citizenship or permanent residency or full working rights) required.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet clients in the office.
• Take HICAPS and EFTPOS payments.
• Maintain stock.
• Infection control.
• Manage office supplies stock and place orders.

Skills

Friendly personality

Reliable and punctual

Mature approach to work

Great attitude towards challenges

Attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

Wehave a position for a trainee dental assistant to join our team in Wendouree!

We are looking for a candidate who is wanting to gain practical on the job experience, whilst receiving extensive training (and a certificate III) in dental assisting.

This is an excellent career opportunity with a company that provides healthy, aesthetic smiles and continually focusing on improving the quality, function, and appearance of their client’s teeth that lasts a lifetime.

Tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Meeting and greeting clients into the office
• Taking HICAPS and EFTPOS payments
• Maintaining stock
• Infection control
• Manage office supplies stock and place orders

The successful candidate will be:

• Friendly personality
• Reliable and punctual
• Mature approach to work
• Great attitude towards new challenges & professional development
• High attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills

Recent school leavers are encouraged to apply for this position.

Please include a cover letter with your application demonstrating how you meet the above criteria and why you would like to start a career in dental assisting.

To be eligible for an apprenticeship or traineeship you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have full working rights.