Trainee Dental Assistant

Pacific Smiles Group; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid traineeship

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Ongoing development

Career opportunities

Job summary

Pacific Smiles Group in Newcastle region is offering a Dental Assistant Traineeship Program in partnership with nib Glendale. This full-time or part-time 12-month traineeship provides paid employment while you gain a nationally recognised Certificate III in Dental Assisting and potential further job opportunities.

You will work in a clinical setting, assist dentists, handle reception duties, maintain a safe environment and receive ongoing development and support from a friendly team.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and enjoy interacting with people.
• Be able to commit to a full-time or part-time 12-month traineeship.
• Excellent communication, multi-tasking and ability to follow instructions.
• Be organised, pay attention to detail and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in reception work, hospitality or retail is highly regarded.
• Open to those who have started their Cert 3 in Dental qualification.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality patient care - every time.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and healthy clinical environment.
• Assisting Dentists chair-side in a broad range of procedures.
• Reception duties.
• Teamwork.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Organised

Reception experience

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

Dental Assistant Traineeship Program at nib Glendale

Paid 12 month traineeship with Australia's largest branded dental network!

Gain a fantastic skill set in a clinical setting amongst a friendly team

Grow your career with us - ongoing development, guidance and support

This full time OR part time, paid twelve-month traineeship opportunity is perfect for those wanting to begin their career in the dental health services industry. You will earn an income while working towards gaining a nationally recognised Certificate III in Dental Assisting qualification and have a high potential for further employment upon completion.

The main responsibilities

• Providing high-quality patient care - every time
• Maintaining a safe, clean and healthy clinical environment
• Assisting Dentists chair-side in a broad range of procedures
• Reception duties
• Teamwork

A typical day of a Dental Assistant

Our Dental Assistants enjoy a variety of responsibilities ensuring no two days are the same! This will include assisting dentists with a variety of dental procedures - passing instruments, operating suction apparatus etc. Preparation and clean up after procedures, including sterilisation of instruments. Acting as a first point of contact for patients at reception, taking payments, scheduling appointments and updating records.

What will you need to be successful

• Be able to stomach and be comfortable working in the mouth with bodily fluids
• Be able to commit to a full time OR part time 12 month traineeship
• Have excellent communication skills and enjoy interacting with people
• Be skilled at multi-tasking and following instructions
• Be organised, pay attention to detail and enjoy a fast paced environment
• Experience in reception work, hospitality or retail environments is highly regarded
• Open to those who have already started their Cert 3 in Dental qualification

About Pacific Smiles

We are one of Australia's largest branded dental networks, and we’re still growing! At Pacific Smiles Group we believe in our True Purpose to improve the oral health of ALL Australians to world’s best. We are focused on ensuring a great dental experience for our patients, support to our wonderful Dentists and a positive work environment for our employees.

What Pacific smiles offer in return

• A Certificate III in Dental Assisting (at no cost to you)
• Paid time off to keep on top of your studies
• Stability, above award wages and penalty rates
• Four weeks paid annual leave plus 2 additional work/life balance days
• Corporate fitness program - huge gym membership discounts
• Clinical training opportunities to expand skills/knowledge
• Supportive company culture and recognition programs
• Dental product discounts

Our team at Pacific Smiles Unify, Adapt and Play to Win. We are waiting to welcome and support you on our journey to improve oral health of all Australians.

Submit your resume by: 7th October