Job Description

Homer Dental centre

is looking to hire a Dental Assistant. This position is for full-time, day-time hours.

No nights or weekends.

We offer:

*Competitive hourly pay
*Paid training
*Medical, vision, and dental insurance
*401(k)
*Paid time off
*Growth opportunities

We are:

We are looking for a team player who is looking to make a difference every day. We value people who are positive, hardworking, and have a love for the work that makes us successful.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must have Dental Assisting Certification and be willing to complete it within 30 days of employment. If you do not have certification, we will help you get it. We also provide training on the proper use of instruments and techniques used in dental assisting.

Must have reliable transportation and be able to commute to work daily from the Vancouver, BC area. Must be able to work independently with little supervision as well as contribute to team activities when needed. Must be friendly with a positive attitude and be able to handle stressful situations gracefully if asked for assistance. Must have great communication skills (phone, email, in-person) and be able to learn new technology quickly (i.e., Microsoft Excel).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a dental assistant, you will be responsible for providing clinical assistance to patients via phone or in the office by providing information about the treatment they will receive via instruments, products or treatments. You will also ensure that patients feel as comfortable as possible before, during and after treatment. Other responsibilities include patients' questions being answered efficiently; making sure all their needs are met; taking their blood pressure and pulse points; checking patients' vitals; preparing them for treatments; verifying their insurance; preparing charts and writing treatment notes. You will also assist dentists by taking impressions of patients' teeth before having them fitted for custom dentures or act as an after-hours backup phone contact if needed.'

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:

Vancouver, BC V6B 2Y5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Dental Assisting: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Certified Dental Assistant (preferred)
Work Location: In person