certified dental assistant

Government of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed public sector organization in Toronto seeks a Dental Assistant to prepare patients for examinations, supervise assistants, and manage supplies. The ideal candidate will have a college education, dental assistant certification, and will work in a fast-paced environment without remote options. This position offers free parking and involves various tasks from administrative to clinical duties.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants Association is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations.
• Supervise dental assistants in their health care functions.
• Order dental and office supplies.
• Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Dental practice

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare patients for dental examinations
• Supervise dental assistants in their health care functions
• Order dental and office supplies
• Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory
• 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
• Supervise students in training
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Take and develop X-rays
• Record dental procedures performed on patients
• Invoice patients for dental services

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants Association

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable

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
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• 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

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available