About this role
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Work setting: Specialty dental practice. Tasks: Prepare patients for dental examinations. Order dental and office supplies. Prepare dental instruments and filling materials. Maintain and order supplies. Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment. Educate patients concerning oral hygiene. Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant. Perform intra-oral duties. Take and develop X-rays. Record dental procedures performed on patients. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Healing arts radiation protection (HARP) Certification. Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board. Technical expertise (dental): Polishing. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Hand-eye co-ordination. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Team player. Accurate. Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Initiative. Reliability. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Health care plan. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Team building opportunities.