Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 35 hours per week Education: Other trades certificate or diploma Experience: Will train Dental assisting/assistant or equivalent experience

Work setting

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Dental practice Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Tasks

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Prepare patients for dental examinations Prepare plaster models and moulds Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory Prepare dental instruments and filling materials Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment Educate patients concerning oral hygiene 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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Healing arts radiation protection (HARP) Certification Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board

Security and safety

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Immunization records Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Attention to detail Sitting Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

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Day

Financial benefits

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Bonus Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

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* Free parking available