Level Ii Dental Assistant

Come and join our team today and deliver exceptional patient experiences.

Stratford Orthodontics is looking for a passionate and energetic full-time Permanent Level II Dental Assistant to join our well-established practice in Stratford, ON. If you have been thinking about specializing in orthodontics, this is the perfect opportunity for you to learn from experienced doctors, as we are committed to training the right person.

**What you will benefit from**:

- A competitive hourly wage
- Being part of a collaborative and fun team
- A strong commitment to training and support.
- Partnering with and learning from an experienced network of professionals.
- Being a part of the Corus Orthodontist family. We are a dynamic group of practices across North America with over 60+ practices and 950+ team members who believe in preserving and evolving our specialty of orthodontics and protecting the integrity of the patient-doctor relationship.
- A competitive total rewards package with an employee benefits program that includes extended health coverage, PLUS an additional health spending account and an employee & family assistance program.

**What you will be doing - key responsibilities**:

- Lead the patient experience through exceptional customer service skills.
- Take intra-oral records and radiographs.
- Provide exceptional assisting skills to our clinical team.
- Assist in the Orthodontists examination, entering data and listening to the conversation between patient and doctor taking appropriate notes in the patient’s chart.
- Review the treatment plan with the patient and use the available tools to educate them on the available options. (Videos, power-point, pictures, etc.).
- Assist in the orthodontic examination/ consultation, entering data and listening to the conversation between patient and doctor taking appropriate notes in the patient’s chart.
- Work with the patient and/or responsible party to design financial payment plans that work for them and help our patients attain the beautiful smile they’ve always wanted.
- Generate correspondence from initial consultation, recall examinations for the referring dentist or other specialists and follow up with patients who are ready for treatment.
- Perform Invisalign scans.
- Sterilization of instruments by adhering to the RCDSO infection control protocols
- Provide oral health education to our patients and families.
- Ability to perform other duties as required for the efficient operation of the practice.

**About you**:

- Goal-driven, with an amazing work ethic, you are focused on helping the practice grow.
- You are an excellent communicator with a natural ability to develop relationships with patients, parents, and you team.
- Pleasant, professional, and courteous personality with a passion and energy for providing exceptional patient experience.
- A capable Dental Assistant, willing to perform expanded duties in the clinic.
- Ability to work cohesively in a small, tight-knit team.
- Great time management and organisational skills to maintain efficient flow of the clinic.
- Alignment with our vision, mission and values, which guide how we work.

**What you bring - qualifications**:

- Successfully completed a Level 2 Dental Assistant Certificate.
- HARP certification
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite; proficiency with orthodontic management software systems is an asset.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills (verbal and written), with a proven ability to build strong relationships and rapport with patients, parents, doctors, fellow team members and the community.
- Keen attention-to-detail and time management skills.
- Strong conflict resolution, problem solving and decision-making skills.

**How to Apply**:
We thank all applicants, although only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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