Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Accurate; Team player; Client focus; Dependability; Reliability

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Security and Safety Immunization records

Work Setting Dental practice

Additional Skills

Schedule and confirm appointments; Order dental and office supplies; Perform reception and clerical duties; Perform intra-oral duties

Specific Skills

Prepare patients for dental examinations; Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment; Prepare dental instruments and filling materials; Educate patients concerning oral hygiene; Record dental procedures performed on patients

Experience Experience an asset

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Registration with provincial or territorial authorities; Membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants Association; Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board; Healing arts radiation protection (HARP) Certification

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Languages English