certified dental assistant

Government of Canada; Clarenville; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health organization in Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador seeks a skilled dental assistant to support various tasks within a dental practice. Responsibilities include preparing patients, educating about oral hygiene, and assisting in dental procedures. Applicants must have relevant certification and a client-focused attitude. Benefits include dental and health care plans.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• Membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants Association is required.
• Registration with provincial or territorial authorities is needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment.
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene.
• Take and develop X-rays.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Experience: Experience an asset

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

Work setting: Dental practice

Education

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
• Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays
• Perform intra-oral duties
• Take and develop X-rays
• Record dental procedures performed on patients
• Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

Credentials

• Membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants Association
• Registration with provincial or territorial authorities

Additional information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Hand-eye coordination

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Reliability

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits