Dental Assistant - Dandelion Dental

Join a dynamic dental team in Whitehorse, Yukon! We are hiring a Dental Assistant to work across Klondyke Dental and Dandelion Dental, two well-established practices dedicated to providing top-quality patient care. Our teams are passionate about creating a welcoming and supportive environment for both patients and staff. This role offers the unique opportunity to work in two collaborative settings, gain diverse experience, and be part of a friendly, skilled team. If you're looking for a rewarding career in a vibrant northern community, we’d love to hear from you!

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 5:00pm

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits and Uniform allowance after probationary period!
• Total rewards package that offers discounts on many services and activities including an exclusive corporate gym membership program; reduced rates on home and auto insurance; unlimited access to a variety of discounted entertainment, hotels, products, services and so much more!
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) that connects team members and their families with complimentary, confidential, short-term counseling and advisory services
• Career development to grow and evolve as a dental professional on your individual career path, including access to industry-leading continuing education
• Attend social and CE events to network with dental professionals in your community
• Work-life balance and flexibility
• Access to modernized technology to provide optimal oral care to patients

The wage is $26.00 per hour depending on experience. Hourly wage is determined based on the candidate's work experience and will be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities:

• Clinical chairside assisting duties including knowledge of instrumentation
• Establish strong patient relationships while maintaining ethical professional behaviour
• Prepare treatment room in accordance with infection control and practice protocols for each patient
• Thorough understanding of practice health and safety requirements

About You:

• Ability to communicate in English is required
• Minimum secondary school diploma or equivalent is required
• Registered and/or certified as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association
• Previous dental assisting experience is preferred
• Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We thank all applicants, but only suitable applicants will be contacted. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our Talent Team at 416-558-8338. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible.