Dental assistant

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
Langue de travail: Français
Heures de travail: 32 to 40 hours per week
Education:
Expérience:

Education

College/CEGEP

Tasks

Prepare patients for dental examinations
Prepare plaster models and moulds
Order dental and office supplies
Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory
Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
Mould wax over dentures set-up
Perform reception and clerical duties
Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays
Schedule and confirm appointments
Pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures
Record dental procedures performed on patients
Invoice patients for dental services
Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations
Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

Technical expertise (dental)

Plastering
Waxing-up

Computer and technology knowledge

MS Excel
MS Outlook
MS Windows
MS Word

Transportation/travel information

Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Sitting
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Judgement
Team player
Accurate
Dependability
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Initiative
Reliability

Screening questions

Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
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

Flexible hours
Morning
Night
Day

Financial benefits

Group insurance benefits
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

Free parking available
Other benefits

Support for youths

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