Dental Assistant

Saskatchewan Health Authority; La Ronge; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority in La Ronge is seeking a Dental Assistant for the Enhanced Preventative Dental Services department. This full-time regular position (FTE 1.0) offers 224 hours every six weeks and a Pay Band 14 salary.

You will deliver clinical and preventative services, educate patients, and promote oral health within the community. A Dental Assistant certificate and required licenses are essential.

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant certificate is required.
• Licenses: College of Dental Assistants Saskatchewan and NDNEB certification.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers clinical and preventative services, education and oral health care promotion.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent planning

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Dental Assistant certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position #: 9007103

Expected Start Date: To be determined

Union: SGEU

Facility: Precam Community School

City/Town: La Ronge

Department: Enhanced Preventative Dental Services

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 14 $30.730 to $32.880 (3 step range)

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Delivers clinical and preventative services, education and oral health care promotion.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Dental Assistant certificate

Licenses

• College of Dental Assistants Saskatchewan
• Certification with the National Dental Assisting Examining Board
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills
• "Ability to work independently to plan and prioritize workload demands. "
• Communication skills to transfer knowledge/skills
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Other Information

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives