Job Type : Casual
Calian Health is currently seeking a highly organized and efficient Dental Assistant for a two days a week opportunity to provide assistance to our dentists during the examination and treatment of patients and to perform clerical functions. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
Responsibilities
Preparing the treatment/clinical area; Cleaning and sterilization of instruments and hand pieces; Passing instruments to the dentist or hygienist (Single and Two handed technique); Making proper use of High Volume Evacuator within the Oral Cavity; Preparing restorative materials; Performing simple laboratory procedures such as the pouring and trimming of study models; Maintaining supplies and equipment (stocks and replenishes supplies provided; Monitoring Inventory of dental supplies and equipment; Assessing emergency situations, being aware of, and able to implement, emergency proto-cols, being able to provide First Aid and CPR; Assisting in maintaining emergency drug kits; Interpreting Material Safety Data Sheets; Conducting spore/biological indicator tests; Recording data on patient’s record or chart as directed by the Dentist; Providing inmate education on oral health (extra-oral); Providing instruction on care and maintenance of pre-fitted appliances; and Obtaining Vital Signs. Qualifications
Must have a minimum of six (6) months experience as a dental assistant providing intra-oral care within the last two (2) years. Licensed with the New Brunswick Dental Assistant’s Association Updated Basic Life Support Ability to obtain or currently possessing a Reliability Clearance Two professional references Ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment
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Preparing the treatment/clinical area; Cleaning and sterilization of instruments and hand pieces; Passing instruments to the dentist or hygienist (Single and Two handed technique); Making proper use of High Volume Evacuator within the Oral Cavity; Preparing restorative materials; Performing simple laboratory procedures such as the pouring and trimming of study models; Maintaining supplies and equipment (stocks and replenishes supplies provided; Monitoring Inventory of dental supplies and equipment; Assessing emergency situations, being aware of, and able to implement, emergency proto-cols, being able to provide First Aid and CPR; Assisting in maintaining emergency drug kits; Interpreting Material Safety Data Sheets; Conducting spore/biological indicator tests; Recording data on patient’s record or chart as directed by the Dentist; Providing inmate education on oral health (extra-oral); Providing instruction on care and maintenance of pre-fitted appliances; and Obtaining Vital Signs. Qualifications
Must have a minimum of six (6) months experience as a dental assistant providing intra-oral care within the last two (2) years. Licensed with the New Brunswick Dental Assistant’s Association Updated Basic Life Support Ability to obtain or currently possessing a Reliability Clearance Two professional references Ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment
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