Dental Assistant Trainee

Are you ready to kick-start your dental career with an incredible opportunity? Look no further! East Coast Apprenticeships is offering a full-time Dental Assistant Traineeship 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 full time 38 hours per week while 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 x-rays
• Use suction devices and water sprays
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment
• May advise patients on dental health education and post-operative 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

• Long term career possibilities for the right candidate
• 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

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**