Dental Assistant Level Ii

**About us**

DOC+ stands for Dedicated Oral Care Plus. We are committed to creating a team of dental specialists and focused care dentists to provide patients with personalized and dedicated services. DOC+ is dedicated to delivering exceptional dental care to patients through specialized services and compassionate care in one convenient location.

We work collaboratively with general dentists to ensure a comprehensive approach to patient care. The centre strives to provide high-quality dental care in a supportive and comfortable environment, making specialized care more accessible and less stressful for patients of all ages utilizing sedation such as: General Anesthesia, IV Sedation, Oral & Nitrous Sedation.
- Position Summary:_

Under the general supervision of a Specialist in a clinical setting, assist in providing and the preparation of dental treatment along with strong leadership and problem solving skills.
- Essential Job Functions:_
- Assists in the provision of high-quality care within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care for dental assistants;
- Prepares each operatory and patient for treatment;
- Takes and prepares radiographs using conventional or digital technology;
- Provides active chair side assistance to the Dentist and anticipates the provider’s needs;
- In consultation appointments: to take proper notes and documentation into the computer software as the doctor dictates.
- At the conclusion of patient care, assists the patient, clears the work site and prepares for the next patient.
- Monitors the flow of laboratory cases.;
- Monitors and records sterilization cycles.;
- Maintains and inventories supplies;
- Helps to manage patient flow in clinic;
- Follows proper infection control protocols for the practice;
- Participates in the ongoing evaluation of Dental Program operations to assure the delivery of high-quality services that support the financial sustainability of the clinic.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

- Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises;
- Moderate physical activity.
- Requires handling average-weight objects up to 15-20 pounds
- Assisting with patients and standing and/or walking for most of the day;
- Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training;
- Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.

Knowledge, Skill and Technical Qualities
- Ability to set up and prepare dental equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines;
- Ability to manage the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA
- Maintains and expands current level of dental assistant skill and knowledge by periodically attending continuing education programs.

Behavioural Qualities:

- Is a team player
- Accepts and offers guidance and supervision as appropriate;
- Attends and participates in staff meeting to review team progress in meeting productivity goals for the dental clinic;
- Places a high value on personal and departmental performance excellence;
- Adheres to office dress code and standards of behavior;
- Maintains patient confidentiality;
- Responds professionally to high-pressure situations and time limits;
- Works independently with a minimum amount of supervision.

Pay: $26.00-$32.00 per hour

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Collingwood, ON L9Y 3P2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Experience as a chair-side dental assistant?

**Experience**:

- Dental assisting: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- harp certificate (required)

Work Location: In person