Trainee Dental Assistant

About usHealth Partners is a South Australian, not-for-profit private health insurer, providing generous and genuine health cover to our members.  We are a significant contributor to the South Australian economy, supporting our members and making a difference in the community through our sponsorships.Health Partners Dental has over 30 surgeries across three locations within Adelaide Metropolitan area. We are currently the largest privately owned and operated dental practice within South Australia and we pride ourselves on our ability to provide the highest standards of dental care and treatments options to our patients.We have exciting opportunities for a full-time 12 month Dental Assistant Traineeship!About the roleOur Dental Assistants assist our Dentists with the treatment of patients, maintaining surgery cleanliness and infection control standards, mixing of materials, processing x-rays and providing information when required on behalf of the Dentist. They also undertake administrative duties including greeting patients, answering incoming calls, and scheduling appointments, processing accounts and maintaining patient records.A traineeship with Health Partners provides you with the opportunity to learn from some of South Australia's top Dentists. You will be working in one of our state of the art practices whilst completing your Certificate III in Dental Assisting.After 12 months of work and study, you will be a qualified and experienced Dental Assistant!About youIf you have an interest in dental and are passionate about teeth, this would be the perfect opportunity for you! Previous work experience in either dental or a customer service environment is not essential, but would advantageous.Health Partners Dental Traineeships are subject to the following criteria;  aged between 17 and 25a resident of South Australiacompletion of year 11Recent school leavers are encouraged to apply. Applicants must undergo blood immunity testing or provide satisfactory results, be able to provide reference checks and a satisfactory Working with Children Check to be considered for the position.You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident at the time of submitting your application, be able to provide two recent referees.Working with Health Partners means that you will be working with a diverse range of people who are committed to doing things The Right Way. Visit http://careers.healthpartners.com.au/ to find out more about life at Health Partners. Applications will be screened as they are received. Please note all employees who may attend a worksite or any face-to-face work-related activity will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment. AUD Adelaide 5000