dental assistant

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

Job summary

A leading government body in Canada seeks a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their dental practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing patients, assisting with examinations, and maintaining a sterilized work environment. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a keen interest in dental care and patient education.

Benefits

Dental plan

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in a dental practice is an asset.
• Responsible for supervising dental assistants and preparing patients.
• Proven skills in sterilizing instruments and taking X-rays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations and assist in various procedures.
• Supervise dental assistants in their healthcare functions.
• Take and develop X-rays, record procedures, and fabricate temporary crowns.

Skills

Supervision

Patient education

Medical instrument sterilization

Oral hygiene education

X-ray development

Education

Membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants Association

Registration with provincial or territorial authorities

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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
• Specialty dental practice
• Independently owned business

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare patients for dental examinations
• Prepare plaster models and moulds
• Supervise dental assistants in their health care functions
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
• Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays
• Pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures
• Perform intra-oral duties
• Take and develop X-rays
• Record dental procedures performed on patients
• Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations
• Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus