Registered Dental Assistant

Aulona Dental; Edson; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta is seeking a permanent full-time Dental Assistant to join a service for Albertans. Earn 35.00 to 40.00 hourly, with typical weekly hours of 30 to 33. The role includes preparing instruments, sterilizing equipment, educating patients, scheduling, taking X-rays, and fabricating temporary crowns.

Requirements include a college certificate or diploma (1–2 years) and demonstrated teamwork and reliability. Training and ongoing support are provided in a collaborative clinic environment.

Qualifications

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
• Ability to educate patients concerning oral hygiene.
• Reliable team player with a responsible approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment.
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.
• Take and develop X-rays.
• Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations.

Skills

Team player

Reliability

Education

College certificate or diploma (1–2 years)

Job description

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Earnings $35.00 to $40.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

Work Hours 30 to 33 hours per week

Position Permanent Full Time

Job Requirements

Employer

Languages

Education

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

Tasks

• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Take and develop X-rays
• Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Reliability

Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?

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Interest in copying information to record dental procedures performed, order dental and office supplies, prepare dental instruments and filling materials, and in invoice patients; and in taking preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

Interest in copying information to record dental procedures performed, order dental and office supplies, prepare dental instruments and filling materials, and in invoice patients; and in taking preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

Methodical

Interest in copying information to record dental procedures performed, order dental and office supplies, prepare dental instruments and filling materials, and in invoice patients; and in taking preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

Social

Interest in assisting dentists in patient care and treatment; and in educating patients concerning oral hygiene

Objective

Interest in operating equipment to sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment; in taking and developing X-rays, polishing teeth and clinical crowns and applying fluoride and sealant, and to fabricating temporary crowns and restorations

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Typical ability expectations for this job

Do you have an interest in dental health? Are you organized? Are you skilled at putting people at ease and remaining calm in emergency situations? Then you may want to brush up on a career as a dental assistant.