Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Work setting: Dental practice. Tasks: Prepare patients for dental examinations. Prepare dental instruments and filling materials. Perform reception and clerical duties. Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment. Educate patients concerning oral hygiene. Schedule and confirm appointments. Perform intra-oral duties. Record dental procedures performed on patients. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Registration with provincial or territorial authorities. Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Windows. MS Word. Security and safety: Immunization records. Driver's validity licence check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks. Hand-eye co-ordination. 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: 1 to less than 7 months. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Other benefits: Free parking available.