Level II Dental Assistant

Calian Group Ltd.; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Level II Dental Assistant for a part-time role at the CFB Trenton dental clinic. The successful candidate will provide essential dental care to military personnel, assist in procedures, and ensure the dental operating area is maintained. Ideal candidates will have completed an accredited dental assisting program and hold relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Level II Dental Assisting program.
• Member of Ontario Dental Assistants Association in good standing.
• Experience in performing intra-oral procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists in chairside procedures and take digital radiographs.
• Perform dental laboratory procedures including impressions and model pouring.
• Sterilize dental instruments and provide administrative support.

Skills

Intra-oral procedures

Clinical assistance

Oral hygiene education

Education

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 Level II Dental Assistant for a part time position in the CFB Trenton dental clinic. The Level II Dental Assistant will provide dental care to military members as part of the dental healthcare delivery team.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists or other dental clinicians chairside in performing a wide range of dental procedures to the full scope of a level II Dental Assistant
• Take digital radiographs.
• Perform a wide range of dental laboratory procedures including taking impressions and pouring study models.
• Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments, equipment, and operating area.
• Maintain dental operating area and monitor consumable supplies.
• Provide administrative support as required.
• Perform oral hygiene education to active CAF members

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Level II (Intra-Oral) Dental Assisting program.
• Must be a member with the Ontario Dental Assistants Association and in good standing.
• 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.