dental assistant

Esquimalt Dental; Esquimalt; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental office is seeking a Dental Assistant to manage patient care duties including education on oral hygiene, scheduling, and maintaining dental supplies. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and teamwork abilities in a fast-paced environment. This role provides an opportunity for those starting their careers in dental services, as training will be provided.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a dental office preferred but will train.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and capacity to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Order dental and office supplies.
• Prepare dental instruments and materials.
• Perform reception and clerical duties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Patient education

Clerical duties

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Windows

Job description

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Independently owned business

Tasks

• 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

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Experience

• Will train

Other benefits

• Free parking available