Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
- Calgary, AB, Canada
From $28 CAD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- From $28 CAD / hour
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
We are currently seeking applicants for a Registered Dental Assistant position to assist our client. We welcome you to submit your application, if you are interested.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Maintain accurate patient records
- Provide chair side assistance during procedures
- Ensure compliance with infection control protocols
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited dental assisting program
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
Hours are negotiable if you need more or less.
We offer competitive compensation!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: From $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 35 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Certified Dental Assistant (required)
Work Location: In person
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Registered Dental Assistant will help the dentist during procedures, prepare and sterilize instruments, take x-rays, and teach patients about oral hygiene. They will also keep patient records and follow infection control rules.
Requirements
Candidates need a high school diploma, completion of an accredited dental assisting program, and a Certified Dental Assistant certification. Preferred is one year of dental assisting experience, plus strong communication and organizational skills.
Skills
- Dental x-ray imaging
- Instrument sterilization
- Infection control protocols
- Chairside assistance
- Patient education
- Dental record keeping
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Organization
Categories
- Healthcare
- Administrative
Keywords
- Registered Dental Assistant
- RDA
- Certified Dental Assistant
- dental assistant
- chairside assistant
- dental x-rays
- sterilization
- infection control
- patient records
- oral hygiene education
- dental clinic
- dental office
- Power Recruitment
- dental staffing
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- Certified Dental Assistant
Tools
- dental x-ray equipment
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Dental Assisting