Dental Assistant
209B Lowe Street Whitehorse , YT Y1A 1W5
End Post Date:
November 5, 2026
Job Type:
Permanent employment Full time
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$ 28.00 to $ 30.00 HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 35 hours per week
Healthcare
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Work Hours:
35 hours per week
About the Company
About the Role
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Dental practice. Willing to relocate. Tasks: Prepare patients for dental examinations. Prepare dental instruments and filling materials. Perform reception and clerical duties. Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment. Educate patients concerning oral hygiene. Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant. Schedule and confirm appointments. Perform intra-oral duties. Take and develop X-rays. Record dental procedures performed on patients. Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations. Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Large workload. Personal suitability: Client focus. Team player. Excellent oral communication. Reliability. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.
Requirements
Prepare patients for dental examinations; Prepare dental instruments and filling materials; Perform reception and clerical duties; Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment; Educate patients concerning oral hygiene; Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant; Schedule and confirm appointments; Perform intra-oral duties; Take and develop X-rays; Record dental procedures performed on patients; Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations; Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts
Education Requirements
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years; or equivalent experience
Skills
Criminal record check; Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Large workload; Client focus; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Reliability
Additional Information
Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan; Work setting: Dental practice. Willing to relocate; Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Large workload; Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
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