dental assistant

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma.

Work setting:

Dental practice.

Tasks:

• Prepare patients for dental examinations.
• Train other dental laboratory assistants.
• Order dental and office supplies.
• Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory.
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials.
• Maintain and order supplies.
• 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.
• Record dental procedures performed on patients.
• Invoice patients for dental services.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Employment terms options:

Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Weekend.

Health benefits:

Dental plan.