Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
or equivalent experience

Work setting

Dental practice

Tasks

Prepare patients for dental examinationsOrder dental and office suppliesPrepare dental instruments and filling materialsMaintain and order suppliesPerform reception and clerical dutiesSterilize and maintain instruments and equipmentEducate patients concerning oral hygienePolish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealantSchedule and confirm appointmentsPerform intra-oral dutiesTake and develop X-raysRecord dental procedures performed on patientsInvoice patients for dental servicesTake preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board

Computer and technology knowledge

MS ExcelMS Word

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Work under pressureManual dexterityAttention to detailCombination of sitting, standing, walkingStanding for extended periodsHand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

Client focusEfficient interpersonal skillsTeam playerAccurateDependabilityInitiativeReliability

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?Do you have experience working in this field?Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

Evening

Employment terms options

MorningWeekend

Health benefits

Dental planHealth care plan

Arista Dental Clinic

Open Positions

dental assistant