dental assistant

Adam Dental Clinic; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local dental center in Yellowknife is seeking a dental assistant to prepare patients and assist with various dental tasks. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and possess excellent communication skills. The position involves fast-paced work in a clinical setting, emphasizing patient care and hygiene education. Health benefits and on-the-job training are provided.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Must have immunization records and be bondable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations.
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.

Skills

Client focus

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Manual dexterity

Team player

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

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
• Independently owned business

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations
• Prepare plaster models and moulds
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
• Maintain and order supplies
• Perform reception and clerical duties
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Perform intra-oral duties
• Take and develop X-rays
• Record dental procedures performed on patients
• Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

Additional information

Security and safety

• Immunization records
• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• 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
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer

Employment groups

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

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations