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Paid 12-month traineeship with Australia’s largest branded dental network! Gain a fantastic skill set in a clinical setting amongst a friendly team. Grow your career with us through ongoing development, guidance, and support.
Dental Assistant Traineeship Program at Pacific Smiles Nowra
This full-time, paid twelve-month traineeship opportunity is perfect for those wanting to begin their career in the dental health services industry. You will earn an income while working towards gaining a nationally recognized Certificate III in Dental Assisting qualification, with high potential for further employment upon completion.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Providing high-quality patient care - every time
2. Maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy clinical environment
3. Assisting Dentists chair-side in a broad range of procedures
4. Reception duties
5. Teamwork
A Typical Day as a Dental Assistant
Our Dental Assistants enjoy a variety of responsibilities, ensuring no two days are the same! This includes assisting dentists with procedures, preparing and cleaning up after procedures, and acting as a first point of contact for patients at reception.
What You Will Need to Be Successful
* Comfortable working in the mouth with bodily fluids
* Ability to commit to a full-time 12-month traineeship
* Excellent communication skills and enjoyment in interacting with people
* Skilled at multi-tasking and following instructions
* Organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
* Experience in reception work, hospitality, or retail is highly regarded
About Pacific Smiles
We are one of Australia’s largest branded dental networks, committed to improving the oral health of all Australians. We focus on delivering great dental experiences, supporting our Dentists, and fostering a positive work environment for our employees.
What We Offer
* A Certificate III in Dental Assisting
* Stability, above award wages, and penalty rates
* Four weeks paid annual leave plus 2 additional work/life balance days
* Corporate fitness program with gym membership discounts
* Clinical training opportunities
* Supportive company culture and recognition programs
* Dental product discounts
* Fresh weekly fruit delivery to all centres
Join our team at Pacific Smiles, where we unify, adapt, and play to win. We look forward to supporting you on our journey to improve oral health across Australia.
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