Trainee Dental Assistant — Learn on the Job in Health Clinic

NSW Health; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

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Job summary

NSW Health in Tamworth is seeking a Trainee Dental Assistant to gain hands-on clinical and administrative exposure in a busy dental clinic. You will work alongside experienced professionals, supporting delivery of quality oral health care to adults and children in Tamworth and surrounding communities.

Full training and a comprehensive orientation program will be provided, with ongoing development opportunities throughout the year to support your career progression.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting to be undertaken with a Smart and Skilled training organisation.
• Professional, friendly and compassionate approach with patients and colleagues.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to providing quality patient care and maintaining high safety and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Providing clinical dental assistance in accordance with infection control standards and patient safety requirements.
• Supporting dentists and oral health professionals in delivering quality dental care.
• Undertaking administrative duties to support patient access and coordination of care.
• Delivering friendly, professional and customer-focused service to patients and their families.
• Monitoring stock levels and reporting shortages, equipment failures and maintenance issues.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised clinical environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Infection control awareness

Confidentiality

Education

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Job description

NSW Health in Tamworth is seeking a Trainee Dental Assistant to gain hands-on clinical and administrative exposure in a busy dental clinic. You will work alongside experienced professionals, supporting delivery of quality oral health care to adults and children in Tamworth and surrounding communities.

Full training and a comprehensive orientation program will be provided, with ongoing development opportunities throughout the year to support your career progression.