Registered Dental Assistant – Crestwood Dental

Job summary

The dental assistant will support dentists during chairside procedures, including cleanings, fillings, and extractions. They are also responsible for sterilizing instruments, taking X-rays, and educating patients on oral hygiene.

Job details

Share This Job Registered Dental Assistant - Crestwood Dental Company: Crestwood Dental Location: Medicine Hat, AB Type: Part-time Description In Crestwood Dental, we believe in taking care of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package (applies to full time employees only), including: Comprehensive Health Care Coverage (Including Massage Therapy, Chiropractic Services, Eye Exams, and Mental Health Providers...) Extended dental coverage Long-term disability insurance Uniform allowance ($350 per year for full time) Paid vacation time. As a Dental Assistant You’ll Be Responsible For Assist dentists during chairside procedures, including but not limited to cleanings, fillings, and extractions Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment Prepare treatment rooms for patient visits Take and process dental X-rays Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care Perform administrative tasks as needed. Qualifications Completion of a Dental Assistant program Registered Dental Assistant License in good standing with the dental assistant’s college Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Strong organizational and communication skills Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment. Why Join Us Be part of a supportive and collaborative team Opportunity for professional growth and development Competitive compensation State-of-the-art facilities and equipment Positive and inclusive workplace culture. Crestwood Dental is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please inform us of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What you’ll do

The dental assistant will support dentists during chairside procedures, including cleanings, fillings, and extractions. They are also responsible for sterilizing instruments, taking X-rays, and educating patients on oral hygiene.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed a Dental Assistant program and hold a valid Registered Dental Assistant License. Additionally, a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and strong communication skills are required.

Benefits

• Health care coverage • Massage therapy • Chiropractic services • Eye exams • Mental health providers • Extended dental coverage • Long-term disability insurance • Uniform allowance • Paid vacation time

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Chairside assistance
• Sterilization
• Dental X-rays
• Patient education
• Oral hygiene instruction
• Administrative tasks
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Teamwork
• BLS certification

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Administrative