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Central Adelaide Local Health Network, SA Dental - Various LocationsSalary: TRA112 - $21,388; TRA124 - $39,646(p.a.) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice BenefitsMultiple Positions: Full-Time, Temporary positions from 06/01/2025 up to 06/01/2026A Dental Assistant Traineeship is the ideal way to kick start your career in the dental profession. SA Dental is a state-wide organisation with a supportive learning environment and professional development opportunities on offer.Dental Assistant Traineeships provide a 12-month program commencing January 2025 of on-the-job training under supervision to develop the competency and skills required of a qualified Dental Assistant. In addition, participants also undertake the Certificate III in Dental Assisting with TAFE SA.At the completion of the program, the trainee should be able to demonstrate the skills required for a qualified Dental Assistant with minimal supervision.During the 12 month program, Trainee Dental Assistants learn and develop the skills to: Provide chair-side dental assistance to dental practitioners, prepare dental materials and equipment, process, prepare and save radiographs, maintain and promote infection control and contribute to reprocessing of reusable medical devices, Assist with oral health education as directed by the dental practitioner, Assist with routine administrative tasks including greeting clients, making appointments, answering telephone calls and entering patient details into records.This traineeship involves working closely with dental operators and their clients. Communication skills and a willingness to learn about and assist in the oral health management of clients are essential. At the completion of the 12-month training program, Dental Assistant Trainees will have developed skills to enable them to work in a diverse range of environments such as general and specialty areas, teaching clinics and aged care.Dental Assistant Traineeships are subject to the following criteria;aged between 17 and 24, with an age limit of 30 years of age if Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islandera resident of South Australiahave completed year 11In addition to the annual salary package, we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, employer superannuation contributions and leave loading.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening.COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement under the Emergency Management (Healthcare Setting Workers Vaccination) (COVID-19) Directions 2021 to work in SA Health/health care setting.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.Job ref: 862111Enquires to:Jemma ChamberlainApplication Closing Date11:55 pm Sunday 18 August 2024AttachmentsAdvertised: 26 Jul 2024 Cen. 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