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Traineeship - Dental Assisting

LocationLaunceston, TAS 7250
Work TypeFull Time - Fixed Term
Positions1 Position
Published At:3 days ago
  • Dental Assistant
  • Customer Service
  • Team Player
Job no: 98XKE
Category: Other

Are you about to finish College and interested in Healthcare? These amazing Dental Assisting traineeships will give you the opportunity and workplace training to kick-start your career!

In conjunction with our valued client in Launceston, we are pleased to offer a Certificate III in Dental Assisting traineeship opportunity, aimed at highly motivated individuals who has a strong desire to work in the Medical Industry. Opportunities like this are open to all candidates interested in this pathway. However, if you are in grade 12 this year, apply now and we can wait until the school year finishes to place you into the traineeship.

The successful applicant will gain experience in all aspects of Dental Assisting including infection control, dental chair-siding, instruments, sterilisation of equipment and administration. The training will also cover oral pathology, dental equipment, physiology and oral surgery.

At the end of the traineeship, you will have obtained a National qualification in Dental Assisting, which can be utilised in any Dental Practice around Australia.

What would this involve?

  • Work Monday to Friday in the Dental Practice for a period of 12 months.
  • Train to assist dentists and hygienists chair-side.
  • Gain an understanding of the instruments & dental tools used.
  • Train in sterilisation techniques for equipment.
  • Learn all about infection control.
  • Gain an understanding regarding oral pathology and physiology.
  • Have the opportunity to assist with procedures requiring general anaesthetic in a hospital environment.
  • Obtain a good understanding of the administrative aspect of Dental Assisting.
  • Full entitlements including four weeks of paid holidays per year.
  • National Training Wage applies.

The trainers come to the workplace to teach and assess, and senior staff are by your side to guide you through each stage of the learning process.

Essential requirements:

  • Working with Vulnerable People Licence prior to commencement.

Follow the link to apply, uploading a current resume, and completing the on-line recruitment details.

What happens next?

  • Suitable applicants will be contacted via SMS for an initial discussion regarding this traineeship.
  • You may be asked to complete aptitude testing, or other documentation.
  • The third stage of recruitment involves a face-to-face interview with the host employer.
  • If you are the successful applicant, you will be signed up into your qualification, and a start date will be arranged!

·        Make a fantastic start to your future career!

·        Applications close Sunday 29th of September 2024 

  • Published on 17 Sep 2024, 2:56 AM