dental assistant

Government of Canada; Logan Lake; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Logan Lake is seeking a dental assistant to prepare patients and assist with various duties in a dental practice. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a college-level education. The successful candidate will have experience in a fast-paced environment, managing patient interactions and sterilizing instruments. This position offers a dental plan and parking benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Parking available

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience.
• Computer and technology knowledge required.
• Working under pressure and attention to detail is important.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations.
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene.
• Perform intra-oral duties.
• Take and develop X-rays.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Windows

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Dental practice

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations
• Prepare plaster models and moulds
• Order dental and office supplies
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
• Perform intra-oral duties
• Take and develop X-rays
• Invoice patients for dental services
• Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Outlook
• MS Windows

Additional information – Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability

Benefits

• Dental plan

Other benefits

• Parking available