Job Description

Work Term: Temporary Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 32 hours per week Education: College/CEGEP Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years Dental assisting/assistant

Tasks

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Prepare patients for dental examinations Prepare plaster models and moulds Supervise dental assistants in their health care functions Order dental and office supplies Prepare dental instruments and filling materials Maintain and order supplies Perform reception and clerical duties Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment Educate patients concerning oral hygiene Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays Schedule and confirm appointments Perform intra-oral duties Take and develop X-rays Record dental procedures performed on patients Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants Association Registration with provincial or territorial authorities Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board

Security and safety

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Immunization records Driver's validity licence check Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Repetitive tasks Physically demanding Manual dexterity Attention to detail Ability to distinguish between colours Combination of sitting, standing, walking Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

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Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Judgement Team player Accurate Dependability Excellent oral communication Initiative Interpersonal awareness Reliability

Screening questions

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Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan

Financial benefits

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Bonus

Other benefits

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Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer * Other benefits