Dental Assistant (NOC 33100)

Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce is seeking a qualified Dental Assistant for on-site work in Canada. You will prepare dental instruments, sterilize equipment, educate patients on oral hygiene, take X-rays, and support reception tasks in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Two vacancies, 35–40 hours per week. Relocation may be considered. On-site work is required with a strong emphasis on patient care, accuracy, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• One- to two-year college diploma in dental assisting or related program.
• English proficiency required for patient communication.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant dental reception or clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
• Perform reception and clerical duties
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
• Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Take and develop X-rays
• Record dental procedures performed on patients
• Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations
• Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

Skills

English

Education

College diploma (1–2 years)

Job description

Vacancies Available: 2
Hours per week: 35 -40 hours
Languages
English
Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

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

• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities
Tasks

• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
• Perform reception and clerical duties
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
• Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Take and develop X-rays
• Record dental procedures performed on patients
• Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations
• Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

Additional information
Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking