AddressDental Assistant Traineeship Program - Smile Studio Ballarat
We are a busy dental practice located in Ballarat and are excited that our practice is growing. We are now looking for a star Dental Assistant Trainee.
When our patients arrive in our clinic we want them to feel like they have arrived somewhere unique. A place where despite what is happening, the delivery of service is beyond the extraordinary.
We need someone who has a heart for patient service and an eye for detail, ensuring all dental assisting protocols are followed.
We are looking for a team member who exudes a friendly and approachable personality, who has a great attitude and is eager to learn what it takes to deliver a ‘5 star customer experience’. We aim to make every patient feel special every time they interact with our practice.
To make a great first impression with our patients and your colleagues, you’ll need to be immaculately presentable, professional, and prompt.
You will be part of a team which we call family where people are valued for their work and contribution to the practice. A friendly and approachable manner with a ‘can do attitude’ for each task and a unified approach to teamwork is essential.
You must be able to thrive in an environment where new technologies are a constant and professional development is a focus.
You Will Need the Following to Be Successful
- You must have a verifiable performance record
- You will have a structured approach to your work and be willing to spend the time doing things properly.
- You will follow all clinic procedures and protocols.
- You will be reliable.
- You will be able to communicate effectively with confidence – nurses in this practice are integral to patient treatment acceptance and care and are encouraged to help ensure that the patient is delighted with their experience and is educated about dentistry and their dental care.
- You will be eager and open to learning – even if you have a lot of other experience there are always new ways to learn things and you must be hungry to keep learning and improving.
- You will be team orientated – you must have the confidence and ability to address issues, bring solutions to problems, communicate with fellow team members and managers with emotional maturity, calm and consideration. You must also be able to give and receive mutually respectful feedback.
- You will be "Hands –on." You like to just get things done with minimal fuss.
- You will be proficient with computers – all records and correspondence are digital.
- You will be able to multitask and work under pressure - between supporting the dentist, sterilising instruments, educating and briefing patients, conducting ongoing maintenance, managing lab, stock and other clinical duties in addition to special projects …you will be kept pretty busy, so you need to want to work in a fast paced small business and multi-task accordingly.
- You will be a self-starter – you see what needs to be done and do it. You are able to take action and take control.
- You will be flexible – Clinic start, and finish times can vary so you need to be comfortable with a later start and finish 1-2 days/week
The Role
- You will be the first point of contact in the clinic for patients and their families, so a warm and approachable manner is essential.
- Assisting the Dentist
- Infection control (Sterilisation)
- Learning to use our 3D Scanners & printer
- No experience needed in dentistry, on the job training will be provided
- As part of this role, our practice will invest in your training to become a fully qualified Cert III Dental Assistant
The Finer Details
- (Full Time) 38 hours a week with some after hours and weekend work included.
- The Traineeship takes between 9 and 12.
- months to complete, some at home learning will be required.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits and perks:
- Strong supportive team environment
- Support & opportunity for further learning and development
- Travel for training and conferences
Schedule: Monday to Friday
We will begin contacting shortlisted candidates once the advertisement closes.
The role is offered full time for 38 hours/week over 4.5 days with a 6-month probationary period.
All applicants must have full working rights within Australia.
If you feel that you meet the above criteria, please apply for the role with a cover letter detailing why you consider yourself to be a suitable candidate for the role.
