Registered Dental Assistant (Northwest Edmonton)

We are expanding again!! Kingsway Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a first-class non-hospital surgical facility providing excellence in patient care for over 60 years. With multiple surgeons on site, Kingsway is an active, fast-paced clinical environment where a dynamic and hard-working individual can thrive. Our surgical team is passionate about what they do to ensure patients receive the best possible care. We are currently looking for a highly motivated, like-minded person to join our team as a Full time Registered Dental Assistant. This position is in Edmonton, requiring travel to our satellite location in Grande Prairie 3-4 times per year for a 1-week period (Monday-Friday) with other team members. JOB DUTIES X-RAYS: - Proficient in taking and processing all types of dental radiographs. Patient Consultations: - Greet and seat patients, maintaining smooth flow of patients through consultation area. - Schedule appointments. - Maintain complete, accurate patient charts, including models and x-rays from referring practitioners. - Clean and disinfect all flat surface areas, instrumentation, and equipment after each patient per clinic protocol; restock depleted items. Surgical Assisting (clinic locations): - Assist in surgery, providing chairside help (surgical float). - Room set up prior to commencing surgery - all aspects of sterile surgical techniques. - Maintain the highest level of infection control and sterility. - Ensure patient comfort and education. - Transfer of patients as needed. - Clean and disinfect surgical suite. - Restock operating rooms. Surgical Assisting (acute care facility): - Accompany surgeon to hospital as surgical assistant - extensive training provided. Patient Records: - Prepare surgical lists and charts. - Maintain the highest level of patient medical documentation. Post Surgery Patient Care: - Make follow-up phone call the evening of surgery to ensure patient well-being. Answer any inquiries and/or direct concerns to surgeon on call. General Job Requirements: - Registered Dental Assistant Licensure (required). - CPR basic life rescuer (preferred). - New grads and experienced Dental Assistants are welcome. - Able to travel to our Grande Prairie location on rotation (up to 3 weeks per year). - Demonstrate pleasant, professional manner in all interactions. - Adaptive and responsive in a large, fast-paced clinical environment. - Able to work well within a team, contributing to the completion of individual and shared tasks. - Eager to learn. Include a cover letter and copy of RDA certification with your application. We would like to thank all candidates who apply; however, only those meeting the requirements may be contacted for an interview. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From $29.00 per hour Benefits: - Dental care - Employee assistance program - Extended health care - On-site parking - Paid time off - Vision care Application question(s): - List 2 dates & times you are available for an interview during May 27 - June 3 , between 8:30am-2pm (weekdays only). Licence/Certification: - Registered Dental Assistant License (required) Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2olcmo