Registered Dental Assistant

Title: Dental Assistant
Location: Prince Albert, SK
Employment: Part-time (24 hours max a week)

This is a part-time Dental Assistant role working one-on-one with a dentist in a small, on-site dental clinic located within the Prince Albert Penitentiary.

This role is very different from private practice. There are no evenings, no weekends, no production targets, and no pressure to rush from patient to patient. The pace is intentionally steady, allowing time for thoughtful patient care and proper clinical turnover. The work is focused almost entirely on chairside assisting and sterilization in a single-operatory setting.

This role is a great fit if you are someone who:
• Enjoys a steady, predictable clinical rhythm
• Prefers depth of care over speed and volume
• Is comfortable working closely with one dentist in a quiet, focused setting
• Is looking for part-time work that fits well alongside family life, school, or semi-retirement

You will work closely with the dentist as her dedicated chairside support, developing a consistent working rhythm built on trust, anticipation, and clear communication.

What A Day Looks Like

You will arrive on site in the morning and go through the standard security process before entering the healthcare area. Once in the clinic, the day is spent preparing the operatory, assisting chairside, and supporting patient care as it moves through the schedule. Your time is protected for clinical work, so you can focus on supporting patient care and chairside procedures rather than administrative or scheduling tasks.

Patients are seen individually, and your time is shared between chairside assisting and instrument processing. While the dentist is with a patient, you may be cleaning, sterilizing, or preparing for the next appointment. Patient turnover is consistent, giving enough time to support care without feeling rushed.

There is a mid-day window when no patients are scheduled, which is typically used to complete sterilization and reset the space. Once those tasks are finished, there is time to step away before the afternoon resumes. The workday generally concludes by mid-afternoon, and occasionally earlier, depending on circumstances.

About the Work Environment
This role is based within a secure healthcare setting. Patients attend the clinic by request, and safety protocols and on-site support are always in place. The clinic operates as a calm, professional healthcare space focused on treatment and care.

Key Responsibilities

As the Dental Assistant, you will work closely with the dentist and are responsible for:

1. Chairside Clinical Support

Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures, including fillings, extractions, and denture-related care.
Support four-handed dentistry in a single-operatory setting.
Anticipate procedural needs and support procedures efficiently and professionally.

2. Instrument Processing and Clinic Maintenance

Clean, disinfect, and sterilize dental instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
Maintain a clean, organized, and functional clinical environment.
Support room turnover to ensure patient care continues smoothly.

3. Diagnostic Support

Take dental radiographs within scope of practice.
Take dental impressions as required.

Qualifications

As the Dental Assistant, you will bring the following:

The Essentials (Hard Skills):

Registered Dental Assistant with current license from CDAS: new graduates are welcome to apply.
Ability to perform chairside assisting, sterilization, radiographs, and impressions within scope of practice.
Comfort working in a clinical setting with limited administrative systems.
Willingness and ability to obtain required security clearance to work within Prince Albert Penitentiary.

The Intangibles (Soft Skills):

A calm and adaptable approach to day-to-day work.
Empathy and a non-judgmental mindset when working with patients who may have higher dental needs.
Comfort working closely with one dentist in a small clinical space.
Ability to adapt to days that may look different from one another.
Respect for discretion, boundaries, and professional conduct in a secure environment.

What This Role Offers

Predictable Daytime Schedule – No evenings or weekends, and built-in mid-day downtime when no patients are scheduled.
Part-Time Hours – Up to three days per week, approximately 24 hours total. Days can be discussed and adjusted to your availability.
Market-Aligned Compensation – Hourly pay that is not tied to production or patient volume.
Lower-Pressure Clinical Environment – A calmer pace with fewer patients per day than private practice.
Flexibility – The ability to adjust schedules when life happens, without the rigid constraints of private practice.
Unique Clinical Experience – Exposure to higher-needs dentistry in a controlled, supportive healthcare setting.
Training and Onboarding Support – Orientation and guidance provided, including support through the security clearance process.