dental assistant

Government of Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health service in Edmonton is seeking a Dental Assistant to support patient care in a dental practice. The role includes preparing patients for examinations, sterilizing instruments, and educating on oral hygiene. No prior experience is needed as training will be provided. Valid registration with local authorities is required. The position is on site with no remote options available.

Benefits

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Employer-paid learning/training

Qualifications

• Registration with provincial or territorial authorities is mandatory.
• No prior dental experience required as will be trained.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dental practice setting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Clerical skills

Sterilization techniques

Dental hygiene education

Education

College or non-university diploma

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
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Work setting

• Dental practice

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare patients for dental examinations
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
• Perform reception and clerical duties
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
• Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Take and develop X-rays
• Record dental procedures performed on patients
• Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Registration with provincial or territorial authorities

Benefits Health benefits

• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits