Certified Dental Assistant (NOC 33100)

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Company operating name: Tam Dental.
Company business address: 201-745 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1J6.
Title of the position: Certified Dental Assistant (NOC 33100).
Job duties:
Assist with recalls, restorations, orthodontic checks, and other dental procedures.
Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment, and conduct infection control procedures.
Set up and clean up of dental chairs/operators.
Prepare patients for dental examinations and assist the dentist during examinations and dental treatments.
Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant.
Take and develop dental X-rays.
Order labs and stocking instruments and materials as necessary.
Prepare dental instruments, fillings, compounds and other dental materials.
Provide patients with instructions.
Educate patients concerning oral hygiene.
Complete accurate patient records so it is possible to do proper billing.
Support administrative duties as required.
Terms of employment: Permanent and full-time.
The language of work: English.
Wage: $36.60 per hour.
Benefits: Dental care benefits provided.
Location of work: Vancouver, North Vancouver, and Delta, BC.
Contact information to apply for the job: .
Skills requirements:
Required education:
Must be a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) licensed by the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP).
Must have completed an eight-month to one-year college or other program in dental assistance or secondary school with on-the-job training or the equivalent.
Must be certified by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) to perform intra-oral duties.
Required work experience and skills:
Must have prior work experience as a dental assistant.
Must be able to work on Saturdays and commute to different clinic locations.
Must have expertise in taking high-quality digital X-rays, intraoral scans, and panoramic images.
Must have experience following the infection prevention and control (IPAC) protocols for instrument processing and operatory breakdown.
Must be familiar with dental management software such as Cleardent.
Must be able to perform coronal polishing and pit/fissure sealants.
Must be able to apply topical anaesthetic and anticariogenic agents (fluoride).
Must be punctual and reliable.
Must have a team-first mentality with a willingness to help the front desk or hygiene team when needed.
Must have strong attention to detail.