Trainee Dental Assistant

Erskineville, New South Wales 2043

Midas Dental

Midas Dental Erskineville has an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Dental Assistant to join our friendly team! We are looking for a motivated candidate who wants to gain practical, on the job experience while completing a nationally recognised Certificate III in Dental Assisting.

This is an excellent entry point into a rewarding healthcare career with a practice that is dedicated to providing healthy, aesthetic smiles and continually focuses on improving the quality, function and appearance of our patients' teeth for a lifetime.

About the opportunity:

Working under close direction and supervision, your tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Chair side assisting during a range of general and cosmetic dental procedures
• Preparing patients, instruments and treatment rooms for dental treatment
• Sterilisation and infection control in line with practice protocols
• Meeting and greeting patients as they arrive at the practice
• Reception duties, including answering phones and scheduling appointments
• Processing HICAPS and EFTPOS payments
• Maintaining and monitoring clinical stock, and placing orders as required
• General housekeeping to keep the practice clean, tidy and presentable

The successful candidate will have:

• A warm, friendly and professional manner with patients
• Reliability and punctuality
• A mature approach to work and a willingness to learn
• A great attitude towards new challenges and professional development
• High attention to detail, particularly around hygiene and infection control
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• The ability to work well within a small, close knit team
• Able to work on Saturday Fornightly.

Previous experience in this field or in customer service will be highly regarded, however it is not essential as full training will be provided.

What we offer:

• A paid traineeship with structured, on the job training
• Support to complete your Certificate III in Dental Assisting
• Mentoring from experienced dentists and dental assistants
• A supportive team environment in a modern, conveniently located Erskineville practice

Please include a cover letter with your application demonstrating how you meet the above criteria and why you would like to start a career in dental assisting.

To be eligible for an apprenticeship or traineeship you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have full working rights.