Dental assistant
IQALUIT DENTAL CLINIC Iqaluit, Nunavut
Permanent
Full time
As soon as possible
Description
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Work setting- Dental practice
- Willing to relocate
Tasks- 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
- Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
- Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant
- Schedule and confirm appointments
- Perform intra-oral duties
- Take and develop X-rays
- Record dental procedures performed on patients
- Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations
- Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts
Security and safety- Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Large workload
Personal suitability- Client focus
- Team player
- Excellent oral communication
- Reliability
Screening questions- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Health benefits- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: $27.00 hourly
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