Overview
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 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
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
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
Employment terms options
Early morning
Evening
Employment terms options
Morning
Day
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Vision care advantages
Financial benefits
Group insurance perks
Other advantages
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

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