Dental assistant

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 8 to 36 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: Experience an asset
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Dental practice

Tasks

• Prepare patients for dental examinations
• Order dental and office supplies
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
• Maintain and order supplies
• 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

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Large workload

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Weekend

Other benefits

• Free parking available