chair-side assistant - dental

North Island Dental; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local dental clinic in Courtenay, Canada, is seeking a Dental Assistant who will prepare patients for examinations, maintain dental and office supplies, and educate patients on oral hygiene. Candidates should have a college diploma and prior experience in a dental setting. Benefits include health insurance, a dental plan, and opportunities for team building.

Benefits

Health benefits

Team building opportunities

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a dental practice.
• Membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants Association required.
• Registration with provincial or territorial authorities mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations.
• Order and maintain dental and office supplies.
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Interpersonal awareness

Flexibility

Education

College diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Tools

MS Windows

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work Setting

• Dental practice
• Independently owned business

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
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Perform intra-oral duties
• Record dental procedures performed on patients
• Invoice patients for dental services
• Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

Credentials

• Membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants Association
• Registration with provincial or territorial authorities
• Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board

Experience and Specialization

• Computer and technology knowledge: MS Windows

Area of Specialization

• Crowns and bridges

Additional Information

• Security and safety: Criminal record check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye coordination
• Large workload

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other Benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance

Employment Groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers