Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Part-Time Dental Assistant to join our dynamic dental practice. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care while ensuring the smooth operation of our dental office. This position requires a blend of clinical expertise and interpersonal skills to assist our dental team effectively.
Why you will love it here:
- Supportive well organized team that has your back
- Well established dental practice
- A positive environment where you feel valued everyday
If you're passionate about patient care and want to work with a team that feels more like family, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Chairside Assist dentists during examinations and procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for dental procedures.
- Take dental radiographs (X-rays) as needed.
- Dentrix Software usage, charting, treatment planning, booking appts in chair
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, post-operative care, and treatment plans.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the clinical aspect of dental practice, adhering to infection control protocols & assisting in Sterilization when required.
- Knowledge of Digital Impressions " Itero" software ideal
Skills
- Proficiency in dental assisting techniques with a solid understanding of dental terminology & the procedures that follow
- Experience with dental software systems such as Dentrix is ideal .
- Outgoing personality
- Strong communication skills to interact positively with patients and team members. Positive English is a major requirement
- A proactive attitude towards learning new skills and adapting to the evolving needs of the practice. Join our team!
Pay: $28.00-$35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 14.5 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)