Dental assistant

Iqaluit Dental Clinic; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

RRSP

Job summary

Iqaluit Dental Clinic in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada is seeking a dedicated dental assistant to support dental examinations and patient care. The role involves preparing patients, taking X-rays, sterilizing instruments, managing supplies, and performing reception duties in a fast-paced clinic.

Candidates should have a College/CEGEP diploma (1–2 years) and be proficient in English; this is a full-time, 40 hours/week, permanent position with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: College/CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
• Experience: Experience an asset
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week

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

Attention to detail

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Customer service orientation

Education

College/CEGEP certificate

Job description

Qualifications

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: Experience an asset
• or equivalent experience
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting

• Dental practice
• Willing to relocate

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

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

Employment terms options

• Morning

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

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