dental assistant

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Dental practice. Tasks: Prepare patients for dental examinations. Perform reception and clerical duties. Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment. Educate patients concerning oral hygiene. Schedule and confirm appointments. Perform intra-oral duties. Take and develop X-rays. Record dental procedures performed on patients. Invoice patients for dental services. Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Repetitive tasks. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Ability to distinguish between colours. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Hand-eye co-ordination. Large workload. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Team player. Accurate. Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Initiative. Interpersonal awareness. Reliability. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Experience: No experience (will train). Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Team building opportunities. Parking available. Location 100-1064 Oliver Rd. Thunder Bay , ON P7B 7A4 Work location On site Salary $ 24.00 to $ 27.00 HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 32 to 40 hours per week Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Starts as soon as possible Benefits: Health benefits, Other benefits vacancies 1 vacancy Source Job Bank #3648600 Various locations 100-1064 Oliver Rd.