RDA/ Registered Dental Assistant

We are looking for a fun and energetic Registered Dental Assistant who will make going to the dentist a pleasant experience for our pediatric patients. This position is for Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 1 Saturday a month. There is also opportunity for Monday's and Wednesday's as needed. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

Responsibilities

Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort

Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed

Sterilize instruments according to regulations

Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry

Undertake lab tasks as instructed

Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions

Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked

Maintain accurate patient records

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant

Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

Understanding of health & safety regulations

Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing

Good computer skills

Excellent communication and people skills

Attention to detail

Well-organized and reliable

High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school with RDA

Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)'

Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

Understanding of health & safety regulations

Good computer skills

Excellent communication and people skills

Attention to detail

Well-organized and reliable

High school diploma; basic computer skills