Dental assistant

First Avenue Dental based in Swift Current, SK is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Dental assistant who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The candidate will be required to work from 08:00 a.m. to 16:00 p.m.

Employer Name: First Avenue Dental
Position: Dental assistant
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $25.00 to $40.00 hourly (to be negotiated) 39 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Swift Current, SK

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Job Description

• The candidate must prepare patients for dental examinations.
• The candidate will be expected to order dental and office supplies.
• The candidate must prepare dental instruments and filling materials.
• The candidate must perform reception and clerical duties.
• The candidate must sterilise and maintain instruments and equipment.
• The candidate will be expected to educate patients about oral hygiene.
• The candidate must polish teeth and clinical crowns, as well as apply fluoride and sealant.
• The candidate will be expected to make and confirm appointments.
• The candidate will be expected to perform intra-oral tasks.
• The candidate must be able to take and develop X-rays.
• The candidate must document dental procedures performed on patients.
• The candidate will be responsible for billing patients for dental services.
• The candidate must fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations.
• The candidate must take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts.
• The candidate must prepare plaster models and moulds.
• The candidate must maintain and order supplies.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate or diploma from a College, CEGEP, or other non-university programme lasting 3 months to less than 1 year.
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must be able to supervise 1 to 2 people.
• The candidate must be registered with provincial or territorial authorities and certified by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board.
• The candidate should be client focused.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should have excellent oral communication skill.
• The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate must be flexible.

Work setting

• The candidate must be willing to work in a dental practise.

Experience and specialization

Type of industry experience

• The type of industry experience is independently owned business.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.

Benefits

• Health, Financial, Long term and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Bonus.
• Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Other benefits, Pension plan, and Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
• In addition to the Health, Financial, and Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking, Employer-paid learning/training, On-site amenities, Team building opportunities and Parking facilities.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter