Dental Assistant

McGill University•Montreal, QC

10d•CA$26 - CA$32•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, assists staff and students in the treatment of patients. Assists in the instruction of dental students. Prepares and sets up instruments and materials. Ensures compliance with infection control. Schedules appointments. Compiles reports. Ensures maintenance and supply of equipment and materials.

Requirements

Dental Assistant Certification is a requirement
High degree of manual dexterity.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
English and French spoken and written.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Proven ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-tasking setting
Ability to spend long hours standing, stretching, bending and light lifting.
Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #3 on a scale of 0-4.
DEP - Dental Assistance
3 Years Related Experience

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of dental laboratory procedures is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Laboratory tasks requiring to pour models / trim models for lab exercises.
Demonstrate to students how to pour models / trim models.
Work with extracted teeth.
Take radiographs on extracted teeth.
Oral surgery tasks requiring to work with animal parts – tongues / jaws.
Help setting up practical exams.
Help maintaining all equipment in simulation lab / plaster room.
Clean the plaster room with the help of the students.
Guide students with their practical requirements – appliances / dentures / custom trays etc.
Take alginate impressions
Pour impressions – knowledge of different stones.
Type 1 / 2 /3 /4 / stone
Trim models to specifications
Mount models on articulator
Fabricate surgical stent – surgical guide
Knowledge of denture teeth – choose correct molds
Fabricate custom trays – border molding / wax rims / teeth placement
Fabricate ortho appliances – Essix retainers
Placement of bands & bracketts for ortho
Fabricate athletic mouth guards
Fabricate bleaching trays (whitening)
Fabricate vacu shells for temporization
Use putty for temporization
Wax up teeth

Benefits

Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance)
Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%)
Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Competitive vacation policy
Two (2) personal days
Two (2) floating holidays
Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
Paid time off over the December holiday period
Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits