registered dental assistant

Elmsdale Dental Clinic; Elmsdale; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local dental practice in Nova Scotia is seeking a Dental Assistant to prepare patients for examinations, sterilize instruments, and educate on oral hygiene. Candidates should have relevant certifications and be client-focused. This position offers health benefits and is suitable for both part-time and full-time schedules.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Bonus

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants Association required.
• Registration with provincial or territorial authorities is necessary.
• Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment.
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene.

Skills

Client focus

Flexibility

Team player

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Work setting

• Dental practice

Tasks

• Prepare patients for dental examinations
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants Association
• Registration with provincial or territorial authorities
• Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Durée de l\'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 40 hours per week