Dental Assistant Trainee

1300 Smiles Dentist; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

1300 Smiles Dentist Caloundra is seeking a trainee dental assistant to join the team. You will gain practical on-the-job experience and complete a Certificate III in dental assisting in a modern state-of-the-art practice located at 22 Minchinton Street, Caloundra.

The successful candidate will meet and greet clients, handle HICAPS/EFTPOS payments, maintain stock, adhere to infection control, and manage office supplies. All ages welcome; training provided with emphasis on professional development.

Qualifications

• Willingness to gain practical on-the-job experience in dental assisting.
• Certificate III in dental assisting or willingness to complete training.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Friendly personality

Reliable and punctual

Mature approach to work

Great attitude towards new challenges

High attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Education

Certificate III in dental assisting

Job description

Wehave a position for a trainee dental assistant to join the team at 1300 SMILES Dentist Caloundra! We are located 22 Minchinton Street, Caloundrain a modern state of the art practice.

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 focuses on improving the quality, function, and appearance of their client’s teeth that lasts a lifetime.

About the opportunity

• 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
• Previous experience in this field will be highly regarded, however not essential.

Recent school leavers/All ages 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.