dental assistant

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

Dental practice.

Willing to relocate.

Tasks:

• Prepare patients for dental examinations.
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials.
• Maintain and order supplies.
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.
• Take and develop X-rays.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Implement treatment plans.
• Assist in the preparation and administration of examinations.
• Coordinate patient care.
• Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team.

Supervision:

1 to 2 people.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board.

Technical expertise (dental):

• Plastering.
• Waxing-up.
• Polishing.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• MS Excel.
• MS Outlook.
• MS Word.

Equipment, eystems and controls experience:

Medical and biomedical equipment and systems.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Team player.
• Accurate.
• Dependability.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Initiative.
• Reliability.
• Time management.

Screening questions:

1. Do you have experience working in this field?.
2. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

Group insurance benefits.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Team building opportunities.

Support for persons with disabilities:

Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.).

Support for newcomers and refugees:

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) .
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .

Support for youths:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.