Creswick Dental Centre is seeking a Dental Assistant or Trainee Dental Assistant for a stable, long-term permanent position offering approximately 32–38 hours per week.
We will consider either an experienced dental assistant or a motivated applicant without dental experience who is willing to enrol in and complete the HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting.
Previous dental experience is desirable but not essential. For a trainee, maturity, reliability, initiative, enthusiasm and a genuine willingness to learn will be more significant than previous experience.
Key responsibilities
Providing chairside assistance during a broad range of dental procedures
Preparing and turning over the treatment room
Cleaning, sterilising and maintaining instruments
Following infection-control procedures
Supporting and reassuring patients
Maintaining clinical supplies and keeping work areas organised
Assisting with other clinical and practice duties as required
About you
You will:
Be punctual,
dependable and committed to reliable attendance
Have reliable transport to Creswick for every rostered shift
Be able to learn quickly and work efficiently while maintaining accuracy
Be organised and able to prioritise competing tasks
Show initiative and take responsibility for completing tasks
Respond positively to instruction and feedback
Communicate warmly and professionally with patients and colleagues
Demonstrate good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
Have a genuine interest in dental assisting and long-term employment
What we offer
Structured practical workplace training
Support to complete the Certificate III in Dental Assisting, where applicable
Exposure to a broad range of general dental procedures
Remuneration according to the applicable award or traineeship arrangements, based on qualifications and experience