dental assistant

Employment and Social Development Canada; Mississauga; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the health care sector is seeking a dental professional for a full-time permanent position in Mississauga. The role includes a variety of tasks such as maintaining supplies, educating patients about oral hygiene, and performing administrative duties. Candidates must have a high school graduation certificate and relevant experience, as well as authorization to work in Canada. This position offers competitive hourly pay and contributes positively to the environment through responsible practices.

Benefits

Free parking available

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a dental role.
• Must be authorized to work in Canada.
• Knowledge of specialized environmental skills is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and order supplies.
• Perform reception and clerical duties.
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.
• Take and develop X-rays.

Skills

Plastering

Packing

Waxing-up

Casting

Polishing

Client focus

Effective interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Team player

Interpersonal awareness

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Medical and biomedical equipment

Job description

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Job details

• Salary 34.10 hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

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

The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work setting

• Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Maintain and order supplies
• 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
• Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Take and develop X-rays
• Record dental procedures performed on patients
• Polish and buff dentures
• Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

Experience and specialization

Technical expertise (dental)

• Plastering
• Packing
• Waxing-up
• Casting
• Polishing

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Medical and biomedical equipment and systems

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Security and safety

• Immunization records

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Team player
• Accurate
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-07-20

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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