dental assistant

OUR DENTISTRY; Brampton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Peel Region is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to prepare patients for examinations, handle instruments, and manage scheduling. The role requires good communication skills and attention to detail. Ideal candidates will have a college education or equivalent experience. The position offers permanent employment with training; full-time hours are set at 37.5 per week.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning / training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• Experience in a dental practice is preferable.
• Must have manual dexterity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations.
• Take and develop X-rays.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Manual dexterity

Education

College / CEGEP or equivalent experience

Job description

Education

• College / CEGEP or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Dental practice

Tasks

• Prepare patients for dental examinations
• Prepare plaster models and moulds
• 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
• Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures
• Take and develop X-rays
• Record dental procedures performed on patients
• Invoice patients for dental services
• Polish and buff dentures
• Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Hand-eye coordination

Personal suitability

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

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 37.5 hours per week