dental hygienist

Government of Canada; Warwick; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health agency in Warwick, Quebec, seeks a certified dental hygienist to perform initial assessments, consult with dentists, and instruct patients on oral hygiene. Responsibilities include cleaning gums, applying fluoride, and X-ray services. An active membership with the Ordre des hygiénistes dentaires du Québec and up to 7 months of experience are required. This on-site role offers benefits such as a dental plan and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Dental plan

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site amenities

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Variable or compressed work week

Qualifications

• Membership with the Ordre des hygiénistes dentaires du Québec is required.
• 1 to less than 7 months of experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial dental assessments.
• Consult with dentists on patient care.
• Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene.
• Clean and stimulate the gums to prevent gum disease.
• Apply fluoride treatment.
• Remove stains and deposits from teeth.
• Take, develop and mount X-rays.
• Diagnose type and severity of diseases.
• Remove sutures.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work setting

• Dental practice

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial dental assessments
• Consult with dentists on patient care
• Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene
• Clean and stimulate the gums to prevent gum disease
• Apply fluoride treatment
• Remove stains and deposits from teeth
• Take, develop and mount X-rays
• Diagnose type and severity of diseases
• Remove sutures

Credentials

• Membership with the Ordre des hygiénistes dentaires du Québec

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week