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PRAIRIE PINES DENTAL
Dr Scherr and Dr Antosh are seeking a dental aide to work with the team and chairside with the dental therapist.
****WE ARE OPENING LATE APRIL EARLY MAY*****
JOB OUTLINE
Work with patients to make them comfortable in the dental chair and to prepare them for treatments and procedures
Sterilize dental instruments
Prepare the work area for patient treatment by setting out instruments and materials
Help the dental therapist by handing them instruments during procedures
Keep patients mouths dry by using suction hoses and other equipment
Keep records of dental treatments
Schedule patient appointments
Work with patients on billing and payment
Some reception duties as well as helping the dentist will be expected.
If you are looking for a career in the dental field this may be your opportunity as you can take online courses to become a certified dental assistant while working in a dental environment.
Applicants with previous dental experience or background are preferred but will train the right person.
Tuesday to Friday 8-5 (Will lead to Monday to Friday once the clinic is busier)
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Additional Skills
- Schedule patient appointments
- Perform reception and clerical duties
- Order dental and office supplies
Specific Skills
- Sterilize and maintain instruments
- Record information on patient care
- Invoice patients for dental services
- Prepare filling materials
- Prepare patients for dental examinations
Work Setting
- General dental practice