certified dental assistant

Dr. Kurt Eickmeier; Mitchell; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Mitchell, Ontario is seeking a qualified dental assistant to prepare patients for examinations and assist with various dental tasks. Candidates must hold relevant certifications and have a good understanding of oral hygiene. The position is permanent, requiring 30 to 35 hours of work per week and fluency in English.

Benefits

Dental plan

Qualifications

• Registration with provincial or territorial authorities is required.
• Must have previous experience in dental assisting.
• Fluent in English is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with dental procedures.
• Maintain and order dental supplies.
• Perform clerical duties related to patient care.

Skills

Prepare patients for dental examinations

Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment

Educate patients concerning oral hygiene

Schedule and confirm appointments

Education

College / CEGEP

Healing arts radiation protection (HARP) Certification

Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board

Job description

Education

• College / CEGEP

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
• Perform reception and clerical duties
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Take and develop X-rays
• Record dental procedures performed on patients
• Invoice patients for dental services

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Healing arts radiation protection (HARP) Certification
• Registration with provincial or territorial authorities
• Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• 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?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Health benefits

• Dental plan

Durée de l'emploi : Permanent

Langue de travail : Anglais

Heures de travail : 30 to 35 hours per week