Registered Dental Assistant

Calian Group Ltd.; Greenwood; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant for a full-time position in Greenwood. The role includes assisting with dental procedures, sterilizing instruments, and providing clinical support to military members. Candidates must be licensed and have experience in intra-oral procedures. The hours are Monday to Friday, with no evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Good Standing as a Level II Dental Assistant with the Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia.
• Must have (or be able to obtain) CPR Level C / AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists chairside with dental procedures.
• Take, process, and mount dental radiographs.
• Perform dental laboratory procedures.
• Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments.
• Provide administrative support as required.

Skills

Intra-oral procedures

Clinical assistance in dentistry

Sterilization and disinfection

Education

Graduation from an accredited Level II Dental Assisting program

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 Registered Dental Assistant Dental Assistant for a full-time position at CFB Greenwood dental unit. The Registered Dental Assistant will provide dental care to military members as part of the dental healthcare delivery team.

The clinic hours are 7:15am – 3:15pm - Monday to Friday, no evenings or weekends! Dental services are provided to active military members. No seniors, no children.

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 Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia.
• 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.
• Calian Health thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Interested in learning more? Please reach out to Paisley at [e-mail].