dental assistant

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tasks

• Prepare patients for dental examinations
• Order dental and office supplies
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
• Perform reception and clerical duties
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
• Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Perform intra-oral duties
• Take and develop X-rays
• Record dental procedures performed on patients
• Invoice patients for dental services
• Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations
• Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Security and safety

• Immunization records
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 8 to 32 hours per week