Dental assistant

Tobermory; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dental assistant position at DAVID J HALPIN in Ottawa, ON requires self-motivation and strong interpersonal skills. The role involves patient preparation, instrument sterilization, reception duties and coordinating appointments.

Training and experience in a dental setting are valued, with hours ranging from day to overtime as needed. Fluency in English, a high school diploma, and 3–5 years of related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English
• High school diploma required
• 3–5 years of experience in a related field preferred
• Accurate and dependable in performance
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations
• Order dental and office supplies
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
• Perform reception and clerical duties
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
• Make and confirm appointments
• Document dental procedures performed on patients
• Maintain and order supplies
• Administrative duties for the dental laboratory

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Team player

Reliable

Accurate

Flexible

Initiative

Hand-eye coordination

Judgement

Client-focused

Education

High school diploma

Job description

DAVID J HALPIN based in Ottawa, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Dental assistant who are self‑motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening and Overtime.

Employer Name: DAVID J HALPIN
Position: Dental assistant
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $20.00 hourly / 30 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Ottawa, ON

• The candidate must prepare patients for dental examinations.
• The candidate will be expected to order dental and office supplies.
• The candidate must prepare dental instruments and filling materials.
• The candidate must perform reception and clerical duties.
• The candidate must sterilise and maintain instruments and equipment.
• The candidate will be expected to make and confirm appointments.
• The candidate must document dental procedures performed on patients.
• The candidate must prepare wax bite‑blocks and impression trays.
• The candidate must prepare plaster models and moulds.
• The candidate must maintain and order supplies.
• The candidate must carry out administrative duties for the dental laboratory.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate should have minimum qualification of Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate should be accurate.
• The candidate should be client focused.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate must be flexible.

Work setting

• The candidate must work in a dental practice.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast‑paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.