Level II Dental Assistant

Calian Group Ltd.; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking a Level II Dental Assistant for a position in the military dental clinic at CFB Borden. The role offers a Monday to Friday schedule with responsibilities including assisting dentists, performing dental procedures, and maintaining sterilization protocols. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Dental Assisting program and licensed with the ODAA. Join the team and support military members' dental health.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Good Standing as a Level II Dental Assistant.
• Experience in performing intra-oral procedures required.
• Ability to obtain CPR Level C / AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists chairside in various dental procedures.
• Take, process, and mount dental radiographs.
• Perform dental laboratory procedures.
• Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments and equipment.
• Maintain the dental operating area and monitor supplies.

Skills

Intra-oral procedures

Clinical assistance in dentistry

CPR Level C

Education

Graduate of an accredited Level II Dental Assisting program

Licensed as a Level II Dental Assistant with ODAA

NDAEB certificate

Job description

Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and wellbeing of our military members.

Position Overview

Calian Health Services is currently seeking a Level II Dental Assistant for a position in the CFB Borden military dental clinic. The Level II Dental Assistant will provide dental care to military members as part of the dental healthcare delivery team.

Looking for that work/life balance? You’ll enjoy the Monday to Friday schedule, with no evenings or weekends!

Join our team and support those who serve.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists or other dental clinicians chairside in performing a wide range of dental procedures.
• Take, process, and mount dental radiographs.
• Perform a wide range of dental laboratory procedures.
• Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments, equipment, and operating area.
• Maintain dental operating area and monitor consumable supplies.
• Provide administrative support as required.
• Other associated tasks relevant to this occupational group.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Level II (Intra-Oral) Dental Assisting program.
• Must be licensed in Good Standing as a Level II Dental Assistant with the Ontario Dental Assistants Association (ODAA) and hold the NDAEB certificate.
• Must have experience performing intra-oral procedures and providing clinical assistance in all disciplines of dentistry.
• Must have (or be able to obtain) CPR Level C / AED certification.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must be eligible and able to obtain and maintain a Reliability level Government Security clearance.

Have questions? Please reach out to Paisley – [e-mail].