Dental Assistant Level Ii

Job description

Anchor Orthodontics is a specialty orthodontic clinic in St. John’s, NL, owned by Dr. Codey Pilgrim. We value patient-centered care and autonomy, community involvement, and forward-thinking. We maintain an upbeat, collegial office environment and are committed to a safe, fun, equal-opportunity workplace.

We are hiring a registered level II dental assistant who adheres to a high standard of clinical skill and works cooperatively as a member of the team.

Primary Duties

Preparing patients:

• Greet patients and families in the reception area and seat them in the clinic
• Assess oral hygiene, cooperation, and any appliance breakages and inform the doctor of any concerns
• Inform the doctor of any pertinent changes in medical history

Records-taking:

• Take orthodontic records including photographs, impressions and/or digital scans, and radiographs

Clinical duties:

• Assist the doctor or the orthodontic assistant with orthodontic procedures
• Assist the doctor with charting during examinations for new and recall patients
• Appropriate note-taking for clinical procedures

Work area, instruments, and equipment:

• Prepare the operatory with dental supplies and instruments as required
• Clean or “turn over” the operatory between patients
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment using an autoclave
• Maintain and safe and tidy workplace

Qualifications

• Level II dental assistant
• Licensed in Newfoundland and Labrador
• Technologically inclined
• Good communication skills
• Punctual

Details

• Job Type: Part-time (full-time within office hours) 28-32 hours per week
• Wages: $19+/hour, negotiable depending on experience
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:45pm
• Experience: none required, but must have level II certification
• Work Location: In-person
• Attire: Black scrubs, white closed-toe shoes
• Benefits: 50% coverage of extensive insurance plan after 3 months probation
• Resumes will be accepted until Friday, August 1st, 2025.
• Expected start date: Immediate

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-01