Chair-side assistant – dental

Employer Name: North Island Dental
Position: Chair-side assistant – dental
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $23.00 to $34.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 35 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: Courtenay, BC V9N 9H1

North Island Dental operates at Courtenay, BC V9N 9H1. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Chairside assistant – dental. We are in search of a self-disciplined individual with outstanding interpersonal skills. The selected applicant will be required to join and take on their responsibilities at the earliest. The open positions are for Permanent employment or full-time jobs. The candidate must work on the day shift. The Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) approved the Chairside Assistant – Dental position.

Also hiring: Retail store supervisor

Job Description

• The candidate must prepare patients for dental examinations.
• The candidate must order dental and office supplies.
• The candidate must prepare dental instruments and filling materials.
• The candidate must maintain and order supplies.
• The candidate must perform reception and clerical duties.
• The candidate must sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment.
• The candidate must educate patients about oral hygiene.
• The candidate must schedule and confirm appointments.
• The candidate must perform intra-oral duties.
• The candidate must document dental procedures performed on patients.
• The candidate will be responsible for billing patients for dental services.
• The candidate must take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program lasting 3 months or less than 1 year.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must be a member of the Canadian Dental Assistants Association, registered with provincial or territorial authorities, and certified by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board.
• The candidate must be a member of the Canadian Dental Assistants Association, registered with provincial or territorial authorities, and certified by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate should be reliable.

Work setting

• The candidate must work in a dental practice.

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• The candidate must be familiar with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Word.

• The candidate must undergo a thorough criminal background check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate must manage a large workload.

Benefits

• The employer will provide Health, Financial and other applicable benefits to the selected candidate.
• Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Dental plan, Disability benefits, a Health care plan and Paramedical services coverage.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Life insurance, which helps their loved ones manage the financial impact in the event of their death.
• In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Team-building opportunities to boost employee engagement and forge an unstoppable crew, as well as Travel insurance coverage and benefits in situations such as flight delays, loss of passport, baggage loss, medical emergencies, adventure sports, political unrest, and other mishaps.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By email

jocelyn@northislanddental.ca

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Job reference number- 20250611