certified dental assistant

Government of Canada; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health agency in Burnaby, Canada, is seeking a Dental Assistant to oversee patient examinations and help manage clinical responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a college diploma or equivalent experience, along with required certifications. Responsibilities include preparing patients, maintaining instruments, performing X-rays, and educating patients on oral hygiene. The position is on-site, and benefits include dental and health care plans.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Qualifications

• Registration with provincial or territorial authorities is required.
• Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations.
• Order dental and office supplies.
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment.
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene.
• Polish teeth and clinical crowns.
• Take and develop X-rays.
• Invoice patients for dental services.

Skills

Patient preparation

Instrument sterilization

Office duties

Patient education on oral hygiene

X-ray procedures

Education

College, CEGEP or non-university certificate (1-2 years)

Job description

Overview

Languages
English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Dental practice
• Specialty dental practice

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations
• Order dental and office supplies
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
• Maintain and order supplies
• Perform reception and clerical duties
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
• Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Perform intra-oral duties
• Take and develop X-rays
• Record dental procedures performed on patients
• Invoice patients for dental services
• Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations
• Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

Credentials

• Registration with provincial or territorial authorities
• Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan