Certified dental assistant

North Island Dental in Courtenay, BC is seeking a self-motivated Certified dental assistant. Ideally suited for a motivated individual ready to join the team immediately. We are offering a Permanent employment or Full time opportunity. Shift timings include: Day, Flexible hours.

Job Description

• The candidate must prepare patients for dental examinations.
• The candidate must prepare plaster models and moulds.
• The candidate must supervise dental assistants in their health care functions.
• The candidate must order dental and office supplies as required.
• The candidate must perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory.
• 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 concerning oral hygiene.
• The candidate must supervise students in training.
• The candidate must polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant.
• The candidate must schedule and confirm appointments efficiently.
• The candidate must perform intra-oral duties.
• The candidate must take and develop X-rays.
• The candidate must record dental procedures performed on patients.
• The candidate must invoice patients for dental services.
• The candidate must polish and buff dentures.
• The candidate must fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations.
• The candidate must take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts.
• The candidate must prepare individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• The candidate must provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care.
• The candidate must record vital signs.
• The candidate must administer first aid in emergency situations.
• The candidate must be knowledgeable in Computer-Aided Design (CAD).

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must hold a certificate or diploma in a related trade.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must be accurate.
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must show initiative.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• 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 must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• 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 should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
• 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 be able to handle a large workload.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in a commercial dental laboratory that supports dental professionals by providing customized appliances for dental patients.
• The candidate must work in a dental practice to assist with patient care, support dental procedures, manage records, and ensure smooth daily operations.
• The candidate must work in an independently owned business to manage operations, serve customers, and ensure business success.

Additional Information

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 must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• 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 should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
• 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 be able to handle a large workload.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The selected candidate will receive tax-free disability benefits, providing financial support for the impact of a service-related injury or illness.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive paramedical services coverage as part of traditional health insurance or Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits, including coverage for a variety of healthcare practitioners.
• The selected candidate will receive life insurance to provide financial support to their loved ones in the event of their passing.
• The employer will pay for the candidate's learning/training.
• The candidate will receive travel insurance coverage, including benefits for flight delays, lost passports, baggage loss, medical emergencies, adventure sports, political unrest, and other travel-related incidents.
• The candidate will receive a variable or compressed work week.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

[email protected]

By phone

2508978447

In person

2525 Mission Road suite 1120
Courtenay, BC
V9N 9H1
Between 09:00 a.m. and 05:00 p.m.

• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?