Dental assistant

Glacier View Dental based in Powell River, BC 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 Part time leading to full time job. The candidate must work on the day shift from 08:00 a.m. to 16:00 p.m.

Employer Name: Glacier View Dental
Position: Dental assistant
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $19.00 to $28.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 28 to 32 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Part time leading to full time
Location: Powell River, BC

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Hiring: Dental assistant

Job Description

  • The candidate must prepare patients for dental examinations.
  • 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 must educate patients about oral hygiene.
  • The candidate must polish teeth and clinical crowns, as well as apply fluoride and sealant.
  • The candidate must schedule and confirm appointments.
  • The candidate must perform intra-oral duties.
  • The candidate must be able to take and develop X-rays.
  • The candidate must document dental procedures performed on patients.
  • 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 polish and buff dentures.
  • The candidate must maintain and order supplies.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate must have a one-year to two-year certificate or diploma from a College, CEGEP, or other non-university program, or equivalent experience in dental assisting/assistant.
  • Candidate having experience is an asset.
  • The candidate must be able to supervise 1 to 2 people.
  • 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 accurate.
  • The candidate should be client focused.
  • The candidate should be dependable.
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
  • The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work setting

  • The candidate must be willing to relocate to the specified location.
  • The candidate must work in a dental practice.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate must have proof of immunisation.
  • The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.

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 must finished the work with in the given time line.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.

Benefits

  • Health, Financial 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.
  • In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking and Employer-paid learning/training.

How to Apply

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

By email

powellriverdental@gmail.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
  • References attesting experience
  • Proof of the requested certifications
  • Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
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