Dental Assistant Traineeship
Our Deadly Dental team is currently seeking a motivated self starter to join the team on a full time traineeship basis. No experience required!
Summary about this job
Dental
Company: ATSICHS Brisbane
Location: Brisbane
Work type: Full Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-3-9715-1048
Fax: +61-8-9427-5562
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Detail information about job Dental Assistant Traineeship. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Full time traineeship available
- No previous experience required
- Great opportunity to kick start your career
About Us:
Values & Vision
ATSICHS Brisbane is a not-for-profit community owned health and human services organisation delivering on the unique health and wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in greater Brisbane and Logan. We are the largest, most comprehensive Aboriginal Medical Health Service in Queensland.
Our services include medical and dental clinics, mums and bubs programs, an aged care facility, family and child safety services, foster and kinship care, social and emotional wellbeing services, kindergarten programs and a youth service.
We have five core values which shape the way that we work:
- Community
- Respect
- Collaboration
- Quality
- Accountability
“Our vision for the future is that we are world leaders in Indigenous health and social support services provided in an urban setting.”
To do this we are focussing on four strategic priorities:
- Work smarter, work together
- Ensure easy to access services for every stage of life
- Champion healthy individuals and thriving families
- Build a strong and sustainable organisation.
About the Role:
ATSICHS is currently seeking applications from any Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person interested in a 12 month full time traineeship in Dental Assisting (Certificate III) at our Woolloongabba clinic. This position will provide a high standard of support to our Dentists. As a trainee you will undertake work-based learning whilst at the same time studying for a Certificate III in Dental Assisting. ATSICHS Brisbane is a long standing Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation.
As a key member of the ATSICHS Brisbane team, the Trainee Dental Assistant is expected to personally contribute to the shaping and achievement of ATSICHS vision and goals. The Trainee Dental Assistant will provide three (3) key functions:
Supports dental care delivery:
Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, reprocessing instruments, supporting patients through the procedure, providing adequate evacuation of oral fluids and retraction of soft tissues, preparation and passing of materials and instruments, and performing procedures in compliance with the Dental Act. Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions. Assist in encouraging patients to make an active change to their oral care with the aid of ATSICHS approved oral health educational material.
Operates within CQI and clinical governance framework:
Trainee Dental Assistants support processes that ensure the delivery of dental care is performed within the highest quality. Included activities involve CQI, contributing to policy implementation, audits and reporting of clinical incidents.
Actively contributes in developing a flourishing team:
Support fellow staff in a team environment to build collegiality and a sense of belongingness within the team and ATSICHS family. Staff will actively participate in team activities and contribute to a flourishing workplace culture that promotes the ethos and values of ATSICHS Brisbane as a long standing Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation.
About You:
Essential:
- Motivation and enthusiasm
- Intermediate numeracy, literacy and computer skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- A genuine commitment to pursuing a career in Indigenous health
- Not hold a qualification at the Cert III level or above (other than a school based traineeship).
- Please note that it is a genuine occupational requirement that this position be filled by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person in accordance with s25 of the Anti-discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).
How can you apply?
Applications can only be submitted through seek
Applications must be submitted before 12th July 2018
For any further enquiries please get in touch with our HR Team through (07) 3240 8900