Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Ability to distinguish between colours; Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Security and Safety

Bondable; Child abuse registry check; Driver's validity licence check; Immunization records; Criminal record check

Work Setting

Specialty dental practice; Public or community health centre; Dental practice; Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Area of Specialization Pediatric dentistry

Additional Skills

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

Business Equipment and Computer Applications MS Windows; MS Word; MS Outlook

Specific Skills

Prepare patients for dental examinations; Invoice patients for dental services; Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment; Prepare dental instruments and filling materials; Take and develop X-rays; Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant; Educate patients concerning oral hygiene; Record dental procedures performed on patients; Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts; Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations

Experience 5 years or more

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

Eligible for certification by a provincial or territorial association

Education Other trades certificate or diploma

Languages English