certified dental assistantNorth Island Dental • Courtenay, BC, CA

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certified dental assistant

North Island Dental • Courtenay, BC, CA

20 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Part-time

Permanent

Temporary

Job description

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience: 5 years or more
Dental assisting/assistant

Work setting

Commercial dental laboratory
Dental practice
Independently owned business

Tasks

Prepare patients for dental examinations
Prepare plaster models and moulds
Supervise dental assistants in their health care functions
Train other dental laboratory assistants
Order dental and office supplies
Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory
Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
Maintain and order supplies
Perform reception and clerical duties
Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
Supervise students in training
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
Invoice patients for dental services
Polish and buff dentures
Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations
Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts
Prepare a treatment plan for each patient
Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care
Record vital signs
Administer first aid in emergency situations
Computer-aided design (CAD)
Operate digital cameras

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants Association
Registration with provincial or territorial authorities
Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board

Technical expertise (dental)

Waxing-up
Polishing
Assembly

Computer and technology knowledge

3D graphic software
Scanning system

Technical terminology

Dental

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

Medical and biomedical equipment and systems

Area of specialization

Full dentures
Partial dentures
Orthodontic appliances
Crowns and bridges

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Ability to distinguish between colours
Sitting
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Hand-eye co-ordination
Large workload

Personal suitability

Efficient interpersonal skills
Team player
Accurate
Dependability
Excellent oral communication
Initiative
Interpersonal awareness
Reliability

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

Flexible hours

Employment terms options

Health benefits

Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

Life insurance

Other benefits

Learning/training paid by employer
Travel insurance
Variable or compressed work week

Support for persons with disabilities

Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.)
Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures)
Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market
Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

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