DENTAL ASSISTANT

Job detailsLocationKelowna, BCV1Y 8K5Work locationOn siteSalary37.00 hourly / 40 hours per weekTerms of employmentPermanent employmentFull timeStarts as soon as possibleBenefits: Health benefits, Other benefitsvacancies1 vacancySourceOverviewLanguagesEnglishEducationCollege/CEGEPExperience1 year to less than 2 yearsOn site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.Work settingDental practiceResponsibilitiesTasksPrepare patients for dental examinationsPrepare plaster models and mouldsOrder dental and office suppliesPrepare dental instruments and filling materialsSterilize and maintain instruments and equipmentEducate patients concerning oral hygienePerform intra-oral dutiesTake and develop X-raysInvoice patients for dental servicesTake preliminary impressions for diagnostic castsExperience and specializationComputer and technology knowledgeMS OutlookMS WindowsAdditional informationWork conditions and physical capabilitiesFast-paced environmentWork under pressureRepetitive tasksAttention to detailCombination of sitting, standing, walkingStanding for extended periodsHand-eye co-ordinationPersonal suitabilityClient focusEfficient interpersonal skillsFlexibilityJudgementTeam playerAccurateDependabilityExcellent oral communicationExcellent written communicationReliabilityBenefitsHealth benefitsDental planOther benefitsParking available

Duties:·         Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals·         Examine patients’ health condition to identify diseases and injuries·         Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures to determine the most appropriate medical treatment·         Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health·         Prescribe and administer medications and treatments·         Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases·         Co-ordinate or manage primary patient careAddress:                                              865 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0N8Terms of Employment:                Full-time, Permanent

ExperienceExperience an asset but not MandatoryOn site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.Work settingWilling to relocateSports therapyOrthopedicsGeriatricsManipulative therapyPrivate practiceResponsibilitiesTasksAssess patients' physical abilitiesSupervise technical and support staffPlan physiotherapy programsSelect appropriate exercises, apparatus and manipulationsMaintain clinical and progress reportsConfer with other health professionalsTeach and/or supervise exercises to patientsAdminister evaluative tests and proceduresCredentialsCertificates, licences, memberships, and courses Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulatory Boards ExaminationLicensure by provincial or territorial authoritiesAdditional informationSecurity and safetyCriminal record checkWork conditions and physical capabilitiesPhysically demandingCombination of sitting, standing, walkingStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneelingRepetitive tasksFast-paced environmentWalkingAttention to detailManual dexterityWork under pressurePersonal suitabilityPunctualityClient focusEfficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationJudgementBenefitsOther benefits-HCSA to cover until provincial Health Plan kicks inFree parking availableOn-site amenitiesParking available