Dental Assistant Trainee

About Health PartnersWe’re on South Australia’s side and have been for 85 years now. Our mission has been to bring about a better state of health by making it easier for South Australians to access the health care and support they need, while finding new ways to give back to the communities we call home. No matter where or how we grow, our focus will always be helping locals live in a better state of health.We’re proud to be a not-for-profit – and prouder still to be guided by doing what’s right for our members, our people, and the broader community too. As South Australia’s largest open Health Insurer providing cover to over 90,000 people, we are on our members side for the moments that matter.The OpportunityJoin Health Partners as a Trainee Dental Assistant and embark on an exciting journey to acquire the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills required to excel in this essential role. This is a full-time position where you will receive comprehensive, hands-on training to support our Dentists and contribute to providing professional dental services to our members and patients.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist Dentists in providing efficient and professional services to members and patients.Set up instruments, equipment, and materials accurately for each treatment.Maintain strict infection control protocols for all instruments and equipment.Manage dental stock consumables and inform the Team Leader of low levels.Reassure, welcome, and maintain a friendly manner with patients.Work collaboratively within a team, assisting other dental and administration staff as required.Skills & AttributesStrong interpersonal skills with positive, friendly, and sincere communication.Ability to adapt approach to suit various situations and circumstances.Self-motivated, reliable, and able to stay positive under pressure.A commitment to teamwork and respect for all.Basic understanding of the dental industry is beneficial.About youIf you have a genuine interest in dentistry and are looking for your next opportunity we would like to hear from you. To be successful you’ll have; Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsReliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic Willingness to learn and take initiative No prior experience required, full training provided. What’s on offer?To be part of our local team means your part of something pretty special. You’ll be working with a diverse range of people who are committed to doing things Side by Side. Head to http://careers.healthpartners.com.au/ to find out more about life at Health Partners and Side by Side, our employee value proposition. Working for us means you can also access our generous employee benefits, including:Get paid to study a Certificate III in Dental Assisting Paid parental leaveAllowance on your private health insurance premiumDiscounted sunglassesAccess to internal and external learningVolunteer days to work with our partner charitiesAccess to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your familyAccess to wellbeing programs.You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident at the time of submitting your application, be able to provide two recent referees, hold a current WWCC and National Police Clearance and be willing to undergo blood immunity testing.Are you interested? Apply today!Send through your application. We’ll screen applications as they’re received, so be sure to get in fast. We appreciate the time and effort it takes to prepare and submit your application with us. This is why we’re a Circle Back Initiative employer, committed to reviewing and responding to every candidate. If this role isn’t quite right for you, but you’ve got the skills, experience or energy to elevate our team, check out our website for all current vacancies and register for our talent pool.   AUD Adelaide 5000

Dental Assistant Trainee

About Health Partners

We’re on South Australia’s side and have been for 85 years now. Our mission has been to bring about a better state of health by making it easier for South Australians to access the health care and support they need, while finding new ways to give back to the communities we call home. No matter where or how we grow, our focus will always be helping locals live in a better state of health.

We’re proud to be a not-for-profit – and prouder still to be guided by doing what’s right for our members, our people, and the broader community too. As South Australia’s largest open Health Insurer providing cover to over 90,000 people, we are on our members side for the moments that matter.

The Opportunity

Join Health Partners as a Trainee Dental Assistant and embark on an exciting journey to acquire the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills required to excel in this essential role. This is a full-time position where you will receive comprehensive, hands-on training to support our Dentists and contribute to providing professional dental services to our members and patients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist Dentists in providing efficient and professional services to members and patients.
  • Set up instruments, equipment, and materials accurately for each treatment.
  • Maintain strict infection control protocols for all instruments and equipment.
  • Manage dental stock consumables and inform the Team Leader of low levels.
  • Reassure, welcome, and maintain a friendly manner with patients.
  • Work collaboratively within a team, assisting other dental and administration staff as required.

Skills & Attributes

  • Strong interpersonal skills with positive, friendly, and sincere communication.
  • Ability to adapt approach to suit various situations and circumstances.
  • Self-motivated, reliable, and able to stay positive under pressure.
  • A commitment to teamwork and respect for all.
  • Basic understanding of the dental industry is beneficial.

About you

If you have a genuine interest in dentistry and are looking for your next opportunity we would like to hear from you. To be successful you’ll have;

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic
  • Willingness to learn and take initiative
  • No prior experience required, full training provided.

What’s on offer?

To be part of our local team means your part of something pretty special. You’ll be working with a diverse range of people who are committed to doing things Side by Side. Head to http://careers.healthpartners.com.au/ to find out more about life at Health Partners and Side by Side, our employee value proposition. 

Working for us means you can also access our generous employee benefits, including:

  • Get paid to study a Certificate III in Dental Assisting
  • Paid parental leave
  • Allowance on your private health insurance premium
  • Discounted sunglasses
  • Access to internal and external learning
  • Volunteer days to work with our partner charities
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
  • Access to wellbeing programs.

You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident at the time of submitting your application, be able to provide two recent referees, hold a current WWCC and National Police Clearance and be willing to undergo blood immunity testing.

Are you interested? Apply today!

Send through your application. We’ll screen applications as they’re received, so be sure to get in fast.

We appreciate the time and effort it takes to prepare and submit your application with us. This is why we’re a Circle Back Initiative employer, committed to reviewing and responding to every candidate.

If this role isn’t quite right for you, but you’ve got the skills, experience or energy to elevate our team, check out our website for all current vacancies and register for our talent pool.

 

 

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