Registered Dental Assistant

Align Dental Care; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Vancouver is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists during procedures and manage patient records. Candidates must have a post-secondary certificate in dental assisting, with preference for those who have some experience. This position requires attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• New grads are welcome; preference for 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and assist dentists during procedures.
• Record treatment information and patient histories.
• Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
• Perform related duties as needed.

Skills

Detail orientation

Service orientation

Monitoring

Social perceptiveness

Critical thinking

Caring

Multitasking

Education

Post-secondary certificate from an accredited dental assistant program

Job description

Job Description

General Accountabilities

• Prepares patients, sterilizes or disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentists during dental procedures.
• Records treatment information in patient records.
• Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Takes and records patients’ medical and dental histories and vital signs.
• Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by the dentist.
• Monitors dental supplies and equipment inventory.
• Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Pours study casts.
• Cleans and polishes removable appliances.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Post-secondary certificate from an accredited dental assistant program.
• Experience: New grads are welcome; preference for 1 year of experience.

Skills

• Detail orientation
• Service orientation
• Monitoring
• Social perceptiveness
• Critical thinking
• Caring
• Multitasking