Dental assistant

Tobermory; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Bonus

Job summary

Fort St John Dental Clinic invites applications for a Dental assistant. The role requires self-motivation and good interpersonal skills. Start date ASAP. Permanent, full-time position with day and shift work. Location: 9523 100 Ave, Fort St. John, BC.

Two vacancies exist. Responsibilities include patient preparation, instrument handling, reception duties, X-ray work, and patient education. English fluency and 1–2 years experience preferred. Benefits included.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English is required.
• College/CEGEP or equivalent experience required.
• 1–2 years of related industry experience preferred.
• Must be accurate and dependable.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Clear, professional communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations.
• Order dental and office supplies.
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials.
• Perform reception and clerical duties.
• Sterilise and maintain instruments and equipment.
• Educate patients about oral hygiene.
• Polish teeth, apply fluoride and sealant.
• Make and confirm appointments.
• Take and develop X-rays.
• Document procedures in patient records.
• Handle billing for dental services.
• Fabricate and place temporary crowns/restorations.
• Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts.

Skills

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Reliable

Eye for detail

Client-focused

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Job description

Fort St John Dental Clinic based in 9523 100 ave, Fort St. John, BC V1J 1Y1 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Dental assistant who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day and Shift.

Employer Name: Fort St John Dental Clinic
Position: Dental assistant
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $25.00 to $35.00 hourly (to be negotiated) 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 9523 100 ave, Fort St. John, BC V1J 1Y1

• The candidate must prepare patients for dental examinations.
• The candidate will be expected to order dental and office supplies.
• The candidate must prepare dental instruments and filling materials.
• The candidate must perform reception and clerical duties.
• The candidate must sterilise and maintain instruments and equipment.
• The candidate will be expected to educate patients about oral hygiene.
• The candidate must polish teeth and clinical crowns, as well as apply fluoride and sealant.
• The candidate will be expected to make and confirm appointments.
• The candidate will be expected to perform intra-oral tasks.
• The candidate must be able to take and develop X-rays.
• The candidate must document dental procedures performed on patients.
• The candidate will be responsible for billing patients for dental services.
• The candidate must fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations.
• The candidate must take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a College/CEGEP or equivalent experience.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate should be accurate.
• The candidate should be client focused.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Work setting

• The candidate must be willing to work in a dental practise.

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• Health and Financial benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan and Health care plan.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Bonus.