Dental Assistant

We are looking for a self-motivated Dental Assistant with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills to help deliver and promote our Dental Care Program. By providing dental services and dental health education to children enrolled in the Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s Dental Therapy Program. If you feel like this would be a good fit for your personality and career ambition, we encourage you to apply! About the Organization: LLRIBHS promotes Dental Health services and Dental Health education to all community members of LLRIB. We work closely with the schools and other health organizations. Together with others, we work to build capacity and educate as we both address acute needs and the determinants of health. About the position: Working within the Lac La Ronge Indian Band Schools you will prepare and assist the Dental Therapist / Dentist during dental procedures. Duties: Provide Fluoride Treatments to clients; Provide instructions on oral hygiene (Brushing &flossing); Booking and confirming appointments; Document client records; Provide infection control/sterilization and maintain a positive public relation with clients; General office duties; Qualifications: Certified in Dental Assisting and registered (Or eligible for registration) with Saskatchewan Dental Assistants’ Association; Strong organization skills & able to multi-task; Ability to work independently as well as a team member; Intermediate computer skills & experience using Microsoft Office; Excellent verbal, written communication & public relation skills; Must possess a valid class 5 driver’s license & able to travel when required Experience working with First Nations communities is an asset; Ability to speak Cree is a definite asset;

The Dental Assistant will prepare and assist the Dentist or Dental Therapist during clinical procedures and provide dental health education to children. Additional duties include managing client records, performing sterilization, and handling general office administrative tasks.

Candidates must be certified in Dental Assisting and registered with the Saskatchewan Dental Assistants’ Association. A valid class 5 driver’s license and strong organizational and communication skills are also required.

• Problem solvingPreferred
• OrganizationPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred

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• Dental Assisting
• Fluoride Treatments
• Oral Hygiene Instruction
• Appointment Scheduling
• Record Keeping
• Infection Control
• Sterilization
• Public Relations
• Microsoft Office
• Communication
• Organization
• Multi-tasking
• Problem-solving
• Interpersonal Skills
• Dental Therapy
• Oral Hygiene
• Organizational Skills
• Social Determinants Of Health
• Dental Care
• Valid Driver's License
• Dental Procedures
• Self-Motivation
• Computer Literacy
• Dental Health
• Problem Solving
• Multitasking
• Office Procedures
• Writing

• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Social Services
• Dental Assistant
• Dental Assistants and Therapists
• Dental Assistants

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week