Dental assistant

dentalcorp; Vernon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

RRSP

Wellness program

Job summary

Dentalcorp is seeking a dedicated dental assistant in Vernon, British Columbia to support a busy dental practice. You will perform administrative tasks, prepare instruments, sterilize equipment, educate patients on oral hygiene, and manage scheduling and X‑ray taking to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations.

Requirements include a college certificate or diploma in dental assisting and registration with provincial authorities.

Qualifications

• College or certificate program completing 3 months to less than 1 year in dental assisting.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory.
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials.
• Maintain and order supplies.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment.
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.
• Take and develop X-rays.

Education

Dental assisting certificate/diploma

Job description

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

• Dental practice

Tasks

• Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
• Maintain and order supplies
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Take and develop X-rays

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Registration with provincial or territorial authorities

Screening questions

• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Other

• Use of artificial intelligence

Experience

• Experience an asset

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Wellness program
• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 32 to 40 hours per week