Dental Assistant

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Life Insurance

Defined contribution pension plan

RRSP and TFSA

Vacation policy

Personal days

Floating holidays

Summer Fridays (paid)

December time off

Tuition waiver

Remote work up to 2 days/week

Job summary

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is seeking a Dental Assistant to support faculty and students in clinical and lab settings. The role includes preparing instruments, assisting in dental procedures, and ensuring infection control compliance.

The incumbent will participate in modelmaking, radiography on extracted teeth, and supervision of students during practical sessions. The position requires DEP in Dental Assistance, strong manual dexterity, and bilingual English/French

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant Certification is a requirement.
• Knowledge of dental laboratory procedures is asset.
• High degree of manual dexterity.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• English and French spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Pour models / trim models for lab exercises and labs with large numbers.
• Demonstrate to students how to pour and trim models.
• Take radiographs on extracted teeth and assist in oral surgery tasks.
• Support in setting up practical exams and maintaining equipment in the simulation lab.

Skills

Dental assistant certification

Manual dexterity

Organizational skills

Time management

Bilingual English/French

Independent and collaborative

Working under pressure

Stamina for long hours

Education

DEP - Dental Assistance

Job description

Position Summary

Dental Assistant Position Summary: Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, assists staff and students in the treatment of patients. Assists in the instruction of dental students. Prepares and sets up instruments and materials. Ensures compliance with infection control. Schedules appointments. Compile reports. Ensures maintenance and supply of equipment and materials.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Laboratory tasks requiring to pour models / trim models for lab exercises. Number of models often exceeding 100.
• Demonstrate to students how to pour models / trim models.
• Work with extracted teeth.
• Take radiographs on extracted teeth.
• Oral surgery tasks requiring to work with animal parts – tongues / jaws.
• Help setting up practical exams.
• Help maintaining all equipment in simulation lab / plaster room.
• Clean the plaster room with the help of the students.
• Guide students with their practical requirements – appliances / dentures / custom trays etc.
• Take alginate impressions.
• Pour impressions – knowledge of different stones.
• Type 1 / 2 /3 /4 / stone Trim models to specifications.
• Mount models on articulator.
• Fabricate surgical stent – surgical guide.
• Knowledge of denture teeth – choose correct molds.
• Fabricate custom trays – border molding / wax rims / teeth placement.
• Fabricate ortho appliances – Essix retainers Placement of bands & bracketts for ortho.
• Fabricate athletic mouth guards.
• Fabricate bleaching trays (whitening).
• Fabricate vacu shells for temporization.
• Use putty for temporization.
• Wax up teeth.

Other Qualifying Skills

• Dental Assistant Certification is a requirement.
• Knowledge of dental laboratory procedures is considered an asset.
• High degree of manual dexterity.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• English and French spoken and written.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proven ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-tasking setting.
• Ability to spend long hours standing, stretching, bending and light lifting.

What we offer

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Eligibility & Work Requirements

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #3 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4. For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.

Compensation & Working Hours

Minimum Education and Experience: DEP - Dental Assistance

3 Years Related Experience / Hourly Salary: (MUNACA Level D) $26.18 - $32.46

Hours per Week: 33.75 (Full time)

Equity & Diversity Statement

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community.

We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

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