ABOUT US:

Our family-oriented office is located in the beautiful town of Westlock, which is about one hour north of Edmonton. We strive to provide quality dental care in a cheerful and friendly environment. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5.00 p.m Monday to Thursday and some Fridays. The office is closed on weekends and statutory holidays.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Permit to practice as a registered dental assistant in Alberta
• High school diploma
• Excellent computer and typing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Confident and outgoing personality
• Great attention to details
• Motivation and ability to learn quickly
• Must be a team player

FAVOURABLE BUT NON ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• One or more years of experience as an RDA;
• Scaling Module;

• Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures;
• Taking and processing dental radiographs (x-rays);
• Asking about the patient’s medical history, and taking their blood pressure and pulse;
• Helping patients feel comfortable before, during, and after their dental treatment;
• Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures;
• Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain their oral health;(e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling);
• Taking impressions or digital scans of patients’ teeth;
• Packing retraction cords;
• Placement of restorative bands;
• Placement of fissure sealants;
• Prophylactic polishing of teeth (prophy);
• Sterilization of instruments and room turn over
• Ordering supplies and ensuring sufficient drugs, instruments, and materials are available;
• Following up on patients and helping with referrals;
• Keeping the clinic clean and tidy;