Dental Clinical Assistant Jobs in British Columbia

Dental Care, Dentistry, and Oral Care skills

Sterilization and Dental Assisting skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

Familiarity with dental software and computer systems is a plus

Successful completion of a dental assistant program, dental terminology course, or on-the-job training

Career development to grow and evolve as a dental professional on your individual career path, including access to industry-leading continuing education

Clinical chairside assisting duties including knowledge of instrumentation

Thorough understanding of practice health and safety requirements

Previous Dental Assisting experience is preferred

Experience with ABELDent is preferred but not required

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Career development to grow and evolve as a dental professional on your individual career path, including access to industry-leading continuing education

Clinical chairside assisting duties including knowledge of instrumentation

Thorough understanding of practice health and safety requirements

Previous dental assisting experience is preferred

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) that connects team members and their families with complimentary, confidential, short-term counseling and advisory services

Career development to grow and evolve as a dental professional on your individual career path, including access to industry-leading continuing education

Clinical chairside assisting duties including knowledge of instrumentation

Thorough understanding of practice health and safety requirements

Previous dental assisting experience is preferred

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) that connects team members and their families with complimentary, confidential, short-term counseling and advisory services

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, including Mental Health coverage, to support you and your family

Assist in the day to day requirements of releasing medical reports, scheduling NP calls, and other tasks as required

Proven experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in a clinical or hospital environment

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with patients, healthcare professionals, and other staff members

Knowledge of medical ethics, confidentiality regulations, and infection control protocols

Career development to grow and evolve as a dental professional on your individual career path, including access to industry-leading continuing education

Effectively manage recall system and accurately maintain patient database

Manage patient calls and inquiries about appointments, confirmations, amendments and cancellations

Process referral letters and other patient correspondence upon receipt from provider; manage and file all patient records and charts

Minimum 1-2 years of administration experience

Clinical background and experience with dental software programs considered an asset

Career development to grow and evolve as a dental professional on your individual career path, including access to industry-leading continuing education

Clinical chairside assisting duties including knowledge of instrumentation

Thorough understanding of practice health and safety requirements

Previous dental assisting experience is preferred

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) that connects team members and their families with complimentary, confidential, short-term counseling and advisory services

Attend social and CE events to network with dental professionals in your community

Career development to grow and evolve as a dental professional on your individual career path, including access to industry-leading continuing education

Clinical chairside assisting duties including knowledge of instrumentation

Thorough understanding of practice health and safety requirements

Previous dental assisting experience is preferred

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) that connects team members and their families with complimentary, confidential, short-term counseling and advisory services

Attend social and CE events to network with dental professionals in your community

Good computer skills (Microsoft Teams experience an asset)

24 months occupational experience as a CDA or RDH

Completion of/enrollment in the Provincial Instructor Diploma (PID) or relevant adult education certificate

Some Reception experience an asset

Possess effective written and verbal communication skills

We give preference to Discovery College Alumni!

With the facility Managers and OR Nurse Managers organize and promote educational development of staff at all levels

Current knowledge of clinical issues for surgical patients, infection control, principles of adult education and quality improvement

Maintaining current knowledge of changes or updates in technology and techniques

Manages relationships, influences and displays grace under fire

Excellent organizational and senior-level leadership skills

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, communicates with ease at all levels

Manages appointment calendars including scheduling and coordinating meetings, speaking engagements, and/or conferences. Resolves scheduling conflicts and issues.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple and rapidly changing priorities.

Provides administrative and secretarial support by drafting correspondence and transcribing and typing correspondence, reports, presentations, and memoranda.

Researches, organizes, and summarizes support materials. Generates reports and presentations.

Coordinates the work flow within the assigned area. Receives, reviews, and processes information and takes follow-up action as required.

Develops and implements new work methods and procedures. Identifies problems, develops alternate solutions, and implements changes.

Career development to grow and evolve as a dental professional on your individual career path, including access to industry-leading continuing education

Clinical chairside assisting duties including knowledge of instrumentation

Thorough understanding of practice health and safety requirements

Detailed understanding of practice health and safety requirements

Previous dental assisting experience is preferred

Previous clinical experience working in sterilization role is considered an asset