Original job description
Coaldale Dental Centre is looking for a Registered Dental Assistant to join our team. This position is flexible - We require a full-time or part-time employee to work along side 2 Local established Female Dentists. Candidate should be friendly, hard-working, detail-orientated and driven. You would be joining a well established practice with great patients. Job Summary Assist dentist, set up equipment, prepare patient for treatment, and keep records. General Responsibilities Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist dentist during dental procedures. Record treatment information in patient records. Expose dental diagnostic x-rays. Take and record patient’s medical and dental histories and vital signs. Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies. Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist. Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory. Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions Take impressions for study models and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts. Pour, trim, and polish casts. Clean and polish removable appliances. Perform other related duties as needed. Job Qualifications Education: certificate from an accredited dental assistant program Experience: 1-2 years or more of related experience preferred Skills Benefits: Company events, Dental care, Disability insurance, Employee assistance program, Extended health care, Flexible schedule, Life insurance, On-site parking, Paid time off, Vision care, Wellness program Experience: Dental Assisting: 1 year (preferred)
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Responsibilities
Prepare patients and instruments, assist the dentist during procedures, take dental X-rays, and document treatment and patient health information. Support emergency care, provide dentist-prescribed postoperative instructions, manage supplies, and perform related laboratory and appliance tasks.
Requirements
A certificate from an accredited dental assistant program is specified, and one to two or more years of related experience is preferred. The candidate should be friendly, hardworking, detail-oriented, and driven; one year of dental assisting experience is preferred.
Skills
- Patient Preparation
- Instrument Sterilization
- Dental Procedure Assistance
- Patient Recordkeeping
- Dental X-Rays
- Medical and Dental History Taking
- Vital Signs Recording
- Emergency Assistance
- Postoperative Instructions
- Dental Supply Inventory
- Temporary Restorations
- Dental Impressions
- Study Cast Fabrication
- Removable Appliance Cleaning and Polishing
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
Benefits
- Company Events
- Dental Care
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Extended Health Care
- Flexible Schedule
- Life Insurance
- On-Site Parking
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Care
- Wellness Program
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Registered Dental Assistant
- Dental Assisting
- Accredited Dental Assistant Program
- Patient Preparation
- Instrument Sterilization
- Instrument Trays
- Dental Procedures
- Patient Records
- Dental Diagnostic X-Rays
- Medical History
- Dental History
- Vital Signs
- Medical Emergencies
- Dental Emergencies
- Postoperative Instructions
- Dental Supplies
- Equipment Inventory
- Temporary Restorations
- Dental Impressions
- Study Models
- Occlusal Registrations
- Study Casts
- Removable Appliances
