certified dental assistant

Kamloops Orthodontics; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Kamloops is seeking a Dental Assistant for a permanent position. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing patients for examinations, educating them on oral hygiene, and performing X-ray procedures. Applicants must have relevant certifications and ideally some experience in dental assisting. Competitive health benefits are offered.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Registration with provincial or territorial authorities is required.
• Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board is essential.
• Minimum experience of 7 months in the field.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Flexible

Dependability

Education

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

Tools

Medical and biomedical equipment

Job description

Overview

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 32 hours per week

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

Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

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
• Supervise students in training
• Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant
• Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Perform intra-oral duties
• Take and develop X-rays
• Record dental procedures performed on patients
• Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Equipment, systems and controls experience

• Medical and biomedical equipment and systems

Area of specialization

• Orthodontic appliances

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance