Certified Dental Assistant - Patient Care & X-Rays

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

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.