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Dental Assistant
Wage/Salary
Based on experience; to be discussed
Employment Terms: Full Time
Employment Length: Permanent
Job Description
Looking for a job where you can help provide quality dental care in a friendly setting? We would love to have you join our team! We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our clinic as a certified dental assistant. Experience in the dental field would be an asset, but new graduates are also welcome. The ideal candidate will have a friendly
Looking for a job where you can help provide quality dental care in a friendly setting? We would love to have you join our team! We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our clinic as a certified dental assistant. Experience in the dental field would be an asset, but new graduates are also welcome. The ideal candidate will have a friendly personality, ability to work independently in a fast paced environment, excellent communication skills, and a desire to make every patient experience the best it can be! You must enjoy interacting with the public while providing caring and professional service. We value excellent rapport and communication with patients. Responsibilities include all aspects of chairside dental assisting, disinfection and sterilization procedures, dental software use, and inventory control. On the job training will be provided as necessary. This position includes travelling to a northern community with the dentist to provide dental services one week a month. Flights and accommodations are provided. A bonus for flight time and a bonus for the northern work week will be given.
Office hours are Mon-Thurs 8 am-4:30 pm, with the occasional Friday (8am-3:30 or 4:30 pm). No evenings or weekends. Position is for
permanent full time (>32 hours per week). Start date is asap.
Candidates must hold a valid Dental Assistant's license. If you are not a Registered Dental Assistant, please demonstrate your interest in the dental field and your ability to enroll in a dental assisting program (either through classroom or distance learning).
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
How to Apply: Please email your resume and cover letter to
drcaitlinbrown@gmail.com
Employer Address
#11-1025 BOYCHUK DR
SASKATOON, SK
CANADA
S7H 5B2
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Skills and Abilities
- Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Registration with provincial or territorial authorities
- Membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants Association
- Specific Skills
- Sterilize and maintain instruments
- Prepare patients for dental examinations
- Prepare filling materials
- Develop X-rays
- Clean and polish teeth
- Advise patients on oral hygiene
- Work Setting
- Area Of Specialization
- Radiography
- Intra-oral procedures
- Fluoride application