Kestrel Recruitment is a local Recruitment and Group Training Organisation specialising in placing candidates with our clients across North East Victoria and Southern NSW within both the white and blue collar sectors.

Based in West Wodonga, our client is a family owned Dental Surgery, who are looking to employ a motivated and proactive individual to complete a Traineeship in Dental Assisting to join their close-knit team and to be mentored under a great team of professionals, who are passionate about their industry.

 

About the role

This is a career-start opportunity leading to an industry recognised qualification with the opportunity to develop your skills on the job in a team environment.

The successful candidate will be trained to prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures, comply with infection control policies and procedures, assist with dental radiography, equipment sterilisation and administration procedures. 

Your duties will include:

• Preparing for and assisting with oral health care procedures
• Complying with infection control policies and procedures
• Assisting with dental radiography and equipment sterilisation
• Greeting patients at reception
• Preparing dental rooms
• Processing payments and scheduling appointments

Click here for a general job description.

This is an entry level position and applicable award wages will apply.

 

About you 

The successful candidate will have a bright and friendly disposition, a genuine interest in establishing a career in the area of dental health, and the ability to maintain the highest standards of hygiene, sanitation and OH&S. You will need to be comfortable working alongside the dentists while they are performing procedures.You will require sound organisational skills and a high level of motivation to successfully complete the practical and theory-based components of your traineeship.

You will require strong communication skills, along with the ability to relate to people of all ages. You will also require basic computer skills to enable you to effectively undertake the administration related duties of this role.

 

Training Requirements

As part of this Traineeship, you will undertake Certificate III in Dental Assisting.  A commitment to completing on and off the job training requirements of a Traineeship is necessary.

Please note that relevant RTO/Training fees are covered by Kestrel.

 

What you will be provided

Throughout the duration of this Traineeship, you will be provided with ongoing support by your Consultant at Kestrel which will include career advice, pay enquiries, performance appraisals, etc.  

 

Please note that only shortlisted individuals will be contacted.

 

**Kestrel Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer**

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