dental assistant

Iqaluit Dental Clinic; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

RRSP

Job summary

Iqaluit Dental Clinic is hiring a dental assistant to support a busy dental practice in Iqaluit, NU. The role involves preparing patients, assisting with instruments, sterilization, and patient education, with duties spanning reception, scheduling, and intra-oral procedures.

Qualifications include a college diploma or 1–2 years of relevant training, with an asset for prior experience. Willingness to relocate is noted, and a criminal record check may be required.

Qualifications

• College or diploma in dental assisting (1–2 years) or equivalent experience.
• Experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations
• Order dental and office supplies
• 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
• 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

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Client focus

Reliability

Attention to detail

Education

Dental assistant diploma (1–2 years)

Equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

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
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare patients for dental examinations
• Order dental and office supplies
• 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
• 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

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Employment groups

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

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