Job Description

Duree de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 35 hours per week Education: Experience:

Education

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College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Work setting

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Dental practice Specialty dental practice

Tasks

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Prepare patients for dental examinations Train other dental laboratory assistants Order dental and office supplies Prepare dental instruments and filling materials Maintain and order supplies Mould wax over dentures set-up 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 Pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures Perform intra-oral duties Take and develop X-rays Record dental procedures performed on patients Invoice patients for dental services Polish and buff dentures Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

Supervision

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3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Healing arts radiation protection (HARP) Certification Membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants Association Registration with provincial or territorial authorities

Technical expertise (dental)

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Plastering Packing Waxing-up Casting Polishing Assembly

Computer and technology knowledge

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MS Excel MS Outlook MS Windows MS Word

Area of specialization

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Full dentures Partial dentures Orthodontic appliances Crowns and bridges Ceramic or porcelain application Gold dies and goldwork Chrome castings

Security and safety

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Immunization records Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

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Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently a student? 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? What is your current field of study? What is your current level of study?

Experience

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2 years to less than 3 years

Other benefits

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* Free parking available