Job Description

Work Term: Casual Work Language: English Hours: 20 to 40 hours bi-weekly Education: College/CEGEP Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years or equivalent experience

Work setting

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Commercial dental laboratory Dental practice Specialty dental practice Independently owned business

Tasks

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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 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 Finish metal framework of dentures 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 Make orthodontic bands from metal and alloys Record dental procedures performed on patients Polish and buff dentures Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

Supervision

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1 to 2 people

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

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 PowerPoint MS Windows MS Word

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

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Medical and biomedical equipment and systems

Specialization or experience

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Green economy sector Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

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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Child Abuse Registry check Immunization records Driver's validity licence check Bondable 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 Ability to distinguish between colours Sitting Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling 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 authorized to work in Canada? Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Are you currently a student? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting? Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

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Evening

Employment terms options

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Shift Flexible hours Morning On call To be determined Day Weekend

Green job

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* Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes