Dental Assistant

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one part-time term position in Winnipeg, Manitoba. A pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates may be established from this process and may be used to staff similar positions where tenure, language requirements and security requirements may vary.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Possession of a Dental Assistant Diploma Level II from an accredited Institution

Degree equivalency

Active registration – with the Manitoba Dental Assistants Association

Must have current CPR certification

Must have a National Dental Assistance Examination Board NDAEB certification

Significant* and recent** experience working as a level II dental assistant.

*Significant is defined as experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities on a regular basis, for the experience factor in question, which could normally be acquired over a period of approximately two years.

**Recent is defined as experience obtained in the last five (5) years

Experience using Microsoft Office Software.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Training or certification in First Aid and/or WHMIS.

Degree equivalency

Experience using an electronic patient record and scheduler.

Experience providing reception, scheduling or other administrative duties in a dental office.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of dental/medical terminology and dental anatomy

Knowledge of dental radiography

Knowledge of dental procedures and the disciplines of dentistry

Knowledge of dental infection control procedures

Knowledge of dental material

Ability to communicate orally

Ability to organize and set priorities

Effective interpersonal relationships

Initiative

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Reliability

Judgement

Client service oriented

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must maintain an active registration with the Manitoba Dental Assistants Association.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.