Dental Assistant Traineeship

CVGT Employment is seeking an enthusiastic and caring individual for a Dental Assistant Traineeship position with Bendigo Orthodontic Specialists. The trainee will play a key role in supporting dental care delivery, assisting in high quality patient care, as well as administrative and clinical duties. This is a unique opportunity to complete a Certificate III in Dental Assisting with a prospect to build a wonderful future career.

Located in Bendigo, VIC
Full-time position

About the traineeship:

The duties of a DENTAL ASSISTANT include, however are not limited to, assisting a dental operator during procedures and check-ups, preparing and sterilising instruments for dental procedures, preparing, cleaning and maintaining treatment rooms in accordance with infection control procedures, ensuring dental supplies are adequately stocked and providing administrative support.

Key responsibilities:

• All aspects of chair-side dental assistance to dental clinicians
• Performing infection control and sterilisation procedures
• Delivering exceptional patient care and excellent customer service
• Working as part of a growing dental team in a positive environment
• Maintaining compliance with organisational policies and procedures
• Undertaking general reception duties and administrative tasks to support the service
• Preparing treatment rooms as well as cleaning the surgery and treatment rooms
• Providing patients/carers with any necessary pre- and post-operative instructions
• Troubleshooting and assisting with minor repairs or adjustments of equipment
• Assisting with operation and maintenance of digital imaging equipment
• Communicating as required with external practices and stakeholders
• Listening and responding appropriately to direction

 
What we’re looking for:

• Working with Children’s Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Tripple Vaccinated against COVID19
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent multi-tasking and organisation skills
• Openness to using new technology and computer programs
• Dedicated to providing exceptional patient care
• Positive, friendly and helpful approach
• Proven ability to be punctual and reliable
• Growth mindset with a willingness to learn and grow with the practice
• Active enthusiasm for delivery of dental services

If you are motivated, reliable a critical thinker and hardworking employee who is wanting to pursue a career as a DENTAL ASSISTANT, we would love to hear from you. Apply now!