- 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
