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Certified Dental Assistant

Certified Dental Assistant

Malaspina Dental CentreNanaimo, BC, Canada
3 days ago
Salary
CA$27.00–CA$38.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
  • Job Overview
  • We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) to join our dynamic dental team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing exceptional patient care and assisting our dental professionals in delivering high-quality services. This position requires a strong understanding of dental procedures, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

    • Duties
    • Assist dentists during examinations and procedures, ensuring a smooth workflow.
    • Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and setting up necessary materials.
    • Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays) as required.
    • Maintain accurate patient records and update information in the Dentrix system.
    • Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
    • Schedule appointments and manage patient flow effectively.
    • Support front office staff with administrative tasks as needed, including answering phones and handling patient inquiries.
    • Collaborate with team members to ensure a positive patient experience.
    • Experience
    • Previous experience as a dental assistant is preferred, with knowledge of pediatrics and orthodontics being a plus.
    • Familiarity with dental software systems such as Dentrix or Epic is highly desirable.
    • Understanding of medical terminology related to dentistry is beneficial.
    • Experience in CAD (Computer-Aided Design) for dental applications is an advantage but not required.
    • Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients and team members.
    • Join our team to make a difference in the lives of our patients while advancing your career in the dental field!

      Job Type : Full-time

      Pay : $27.00-$38.00 per hour

      Additional pay :

    • Overtime pay
    • Benefits :
    • Dental care
    • Extended health care
    • On-site parking
    • RRSP match
    • Flexible language requirement :

    • French not required
    • Schedule :

    • 8 hour shift
    • Monday to Friday
    • Overtime
    • Experience :

    • Dental assisting : 1 year (preferred)
    • Work Location : In person