Dental Assistant

Position : 099683 Union: SGEU Facility: Minihak Waskhigan School City/Town: Pinehouse Lake Department: Dental Program Type: Full-time regular FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days Hours of Work: 224 hours per 6 weeks Relief: No Float: No Field Hours: No Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 14 $30.730 to $32.880 (3 step range) Travel Required: No Department Description: QUALIFICATIONS: Dental Assisting certificate Certification with the National Dental Assisting Examining Board Registration and licensure with the College of Dental Assistants Saskatchewan KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Basic computer skills Interpersonal skills Communication skills Ability to work independently Valid driver’s license Job Description: Delivers clinical and preventative services, education and oral health care promotion. Position Responsibility: A. Intra-oral Procedures Makes initial and ongoing assessments regarding dental condition. Prepares patient for dental procedures. Provides dental procedures (e.g., two-handed/four-handed dentistry, oral hygiene). Assesses/monitors/communicates with patient during procedure. Exposes, develops and mounts images. Applies sealants. Suctions, washes and dries oral cavity. Mixes and prepares compounds and materials. Provides fluoride treatments. Applies oral devices. Removes sutures. Makes impressions for study casts. Fabricates, cements and removes temporary crowns. Performs pulp vitality testing. Polishes where appropriate. B. Education Provides oral health instruction (e.g., clinic contact, classroom teaching, presentations). Provides education and intervention on oral health issues (e.g., tobacco, drugs, nutrition, oral piercings). Presents educational/promotional resources (e.g., print, electronic). C. Related Key Work Activities Documents in daily work logs. Records patient information in charts and organizes files (e.g., paper, electronic). Books and confirms appointments (e.g., schools/individuals). Maintains inventory. Provides input into policies and procedures. Organizes clinics. Processes payments, deposits and billing. Maintains asepsis of all equipment and surroundings. Sterilizes equipment/instruments. Disposes of sharps and biohazardous waste, as per department procedures and policies. May show others how to perform tasks or duties by familiarizing new employees with the work area and processes. Liaises with other health care professionals, community groups and families. Provides reception/clerical duties (e.g., telephone, fax, photocopy, data entry). Travels to other sites. The above statements reflect the general details considered Human Resources Exemption: No Education Dental Assistant certificate Licenses College of Dental Assistants Saskatchewan National Dental Assisting Examining Board Valid Class 5 driver's license Competencies Basic - Computer skills Communication skills Interpersonal skills Knowledge and Abilities Ability to work independently Other Information Official Description at: //www.working-for-health.ca/supportjobevaluation Registration and licensure with the College of Dental Assistants Saskatchewan May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives Certification with the National Dental Assisting Examining Board nical and preventative services, education and oral health care promotion.

Location: Pinehouse Lake, Saskatchewan, CA

Posted Date: 11/2/2025