Dental assistant

Résumé du poste

The dental assistant is responsible for preparing patients for examinations, sterilizing instruments, and performing various clinical duties such as taking X-rays and applying fluoride. They also manage reception tasks, order supplies, and educate patients on oral hygiene practices.

Détails du poste

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 40 hours per week Education: Expérience: Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience Work setting Dental practice Willing to relocate Tasks Prepare patients for dental examinations Order dental and office supplies Prepare dental instruments and filling materials 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 Schedule and confirm appointments Perform intra-oral duties Take and develop X-rays Record dental procedures performed on patients Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts Security and safety Criminal record check Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Physically demanding Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Large workload Personal suitability Client focus Team player Excellent oral communication Reliability Employment terms options Morning Experience Experience an asset Employment terms options Day Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Financial benefits Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Ce que vous ferez

The dental assistant is responsible for preparing patients for examinations, sterilizing instruments, and performing various clinical duties such as taking X-rays and applying fluoride. They also manage reception tasks, order supplies, and educate patients on oral hygiene practices.

Exigences

Candidates must possess a college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a 1 to 2-year program. The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment with strong attention to detail.

Avantages

• Dental plan • Disability benefits • Health care plan • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Compétences indiquées

• Appointment Scheduling · Souhaitée
• Gestion des stocks · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Patient preparation
• Dental instrument sterilization
• Oral hygiene education
• Teeth polishing
• Fluoride application
• Sealant application
• X-ray development
• Reception duties
• Clerical duties
• Temporary crown fabrication
• Impression taking
• Appointment scheduling
• Dental procedure recording
• Inventory management

Domaines d’emploi

• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Security & Safety