About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Tasks: Prepare patients for dental examinations. Prepare plaster models and moulds. Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory. Prepare dental instruments and filling materials. Mould wax over dentures set-up. Perform reception and clerical duties. Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment. Educate patients concerning oral hygiene. Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays. Schedule and confirm appointments. Pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures. Record dental procedures performed on patients. Invoice patients for dental services. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Repetitive tasks. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Hand-eye co-ordination. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Team player. Accurate. Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Initiative. Interpersonal awareness. Reliability. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Financial benefits: Life insurance. Other benefits: Other benefits.