Sunday, August 30, 2015

Partnering With Dental Staffing Agencies In Vancouver

By Daphne Bowen


People of all ages in Canada and throughout British Columbia make it a point to see their dentist often. With a growing number of patients looking to them for care, dentists sometimes find themselves short on help. Because it may not be prudent to advertise for new employees in a newspaper or online, they instead may choose to partner with experienced dental staffing agencies in Vancouver. These businesses have the ability to recruit, interview, and send over new applicants who are looking for work in the dentistry field and want to care for patients.

Among the many workers an agency can vet, hygienists are some of those in most demand. Hygienists carry out a number of duties designed to make a dentist's primary tasks easier. They scrape plaque off and clean people's teeth. They also escort patients for x-rays and ensure that charts are filled out accurately. This job can be very complex, which is why some candidates may not think about applying for it.

A hygienist typically will look after at least two people during any given appointment. The patient can be of any age and have any variety of oral care needs. As important as the position may be, however, the person filling it may be required to have certification or licensing from the college from which he or she graduated. The agency can ensure that the possible recruit has the right credentials for the job.

Receptionists also may have to undergo scrutiny to ensure that they are ready for the type of employment required by their possible employer. A receptionist will be expected to greet people as they come into the office and also answer phones at the same time. This individual also may answer letters and emails, update charts, make appointments, and otherwise take care of the front office.

An agency can assist filling these positions by testing possible receptionists in key areas before referring them for employment. They may administer typing tests, check out phone skills, and make sure that each candidate can use a computer sufficiently. Once a person passes, the agency could then refer this individual to a dentist office for a job.

Along with filling support positions, these companies could also screen and send over actual dentists. Established practices may require support dentists to assist caring for clients. Rather than vet applicants from British Columbia colleges or take a chance putting an ad in the newspaper, owners of established practices may partner with one of these companies and request a fully licensed medical specialist to take the position.

An agency also has the capability of referring people for full-time, part-time, or seasonal work. Some months of the year are busier for dentists than others. For example, right before school starts parents may take their kids in for examinations, cleanings, and fillings. To ensure that every child is helped, practitioners may look to hire seasonal help to meet the increased flux of patients. Once the rush dies down, they can let go the temporary or seasonal employees.

Vancouver, British Columbia dental practices sometimes need help keeping enough staff on hand to care for people of all ages. When it is not feasible to advertise on the Internet or put on ad in the newspaper, owners of clinics may find it better to partner with a staffing agency. They may be able to hire employees for a variety of positions.




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