Kingsway Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is an approved 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 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

Patient exposure to periapical, occlusal, panorex and cephalometric films
Processing and developing all films including duplication
Maintenance watch over all x-rays and printing equipment

Patient Consultations:

Greet and seat patients, maintaining smooth flow of patients through consultation area.
Schedule surgical appointments.
Provide patient education including preoperative instructions, diabetic protocols, etc.
Impressions
Photography
Maintain complete, accurate patient charts (i.e., physical and digital) 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 in consultation rooms; advise Team Lead when stock on hand is running low

Surgical Assisting (clinic locations):

Confirm all surgical patients within standardized clinic protocols
Room set up prior to commencing surgical list (i.e., check inventory, specific tray requirements, monitors and machines on and functioning, including hand pieces and suction)
Greet patients and escort to surgery; identify patient by verifying wristband
Ensure patient comfort and education
Establish monitor connections to patient
Assist anesthesiologist as necessary with instrumentation or intubation
Provide surgical assistance (chairside and float)
Transfer patient from chair to stretcher for transfer to Patient Recovery Room
Perform surgical check list procedures
Transfer surgical tray to sterile prep and ensure removal of all sharps
Clean and disinfect surgical area including chair, all hose connections, and flat surfaces between patients
Daily protocol of surgical area including cleaning and disinfection at end of surgical list
Restock depleted items in operating rooms; advise Team Lead when stock on hand is running low

Surgical Assisting (acute care facility):

Accompany surgeon to hospital as surgical assistant

Patient Records:

Prepare surgical lists and charts
Validate that all surgical requirements have been met (i.e., x-rays in place, dentures and/or templates available, pre-surgical medicals, ECG's, lab work completed) and are in place
Maintain complete, accurate patient charts at end of surgical list (i.e., pathologies, notes, additional extractions, etc.)

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 grad up to 3 years experience as a Dental Assistant
Able to travel to our Grande Prairie location on rotation
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

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 $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
On-site parking
Paid time off
Vision care

Application question(s):

Include a cover letter and copy of RDA certification with your resume.
List 2 dates & times you are available for an interview during Nov 12-14, between 8:30am-2pm (weekdays only).

Work Location: In person

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