Dental assistant | LMIA approved

Canada Job Bank; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking

Job summary

Vancouver Native Health Society in Vancouver, BC is inviting applications for a Dental Assistant. The position is permanent, full-time with day, weekend, and shift work. Salary ranges from $26.00 to $30.00 hourly, 40 hours per week, with LMIA approval.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, instrument sterilization, reception duties, patient education on oral hygiene, X-ray work, and handling dental materials. English fluency is required and a college-level diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English. Strong interpersonal skills.
• Reliable and able to work in fast-paced environments.
• Certificate or diploma from a college, CEGEP, or similar program (3 months to <1 year).

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations.
• Order dental and office supplies.
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials.
• Sterilise and maintain instruments and equipment.
• Educate patients about oral hygiene.
• Polish teeth and clinical crowns; apply fluoride and sealant.
• Take and develop X-rays; document procedures.
• Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations.

Job description

Vancouver Native Health Society based in Vancouver, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Dental assistant who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Weekend and Shift. The position of Dental assistant has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

Employer Name: Vancouver Native Health Society
Position: Dental assistant
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $26.00 to $30.00 hourly (to be negotiated) 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Vancouver, BC

• The candidate must prepare patients for dental examinations.
• The candidate will be expected to order dental and office supplies.
• The candidate must prepare dental instruments and filling materials.
• The candidate must perform reception and clerical duties.
• The candidate must sterilise and maintain instruments and equipment.
• The candidate will be expected to educate patients about oral hygiene.
• The candidate must polish teeth and clinical crowns, as well as apply fluoride and sealant.
• The candidate will be expected to make and confirm appointments.
• The candidate will be expected to perform intra-oral tasks.
• The candidate must be able to take and develop X-rays.
• The candidate must document dental procedures performed on patients.
• The candidate must fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate or diploma from a College, CEGEP, or other non-university programme lasting 3 months to less than 1 year.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should have excellent oral communication skill.
• The candidate should be reliable.

Work setting

• The candidate must be willing to work in a dental practise.

Computer and technology knowledge

• The candidate must be familiar with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• Health, Financial, Long term and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan,Disability benefits, Health care plan,Paramedical services coverage andVision care benefits.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive benefits in accordance with the collective agreement, as well as Gratuities.
• Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Group insurance benefits, Life insurance, Long-term care insurance, Maternity and parental benefits, Other benefits, Pension plan, and Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
• In addition to the Health, Financial, and Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking, On-site amenities, On-site recreation and activities, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Team building opportunities,Parking facilities andTravel insurance.