Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant II with their NDAEB (and HARP) certification or level I with HARP certification needed for a Dental Med Spa.

We are a rapidly growing dental practice that also works with a Esthetician providing a full array of beauty services from facials to laser hair removal. Located across from Shops at Don Mills with 3 chairs - 3 dentists, 2 hygienists- looking for a team player assistant with preferably a minimum of 6 months experience to join our friendly and tight-knit team.

The ideal candidate is looking to find their (hopefully forever) "home": a place where they have the freedom to make decisions about how the office runs, where they are invested in the success, a place where you can get to know your patients and teammates.

The successful candidate will possess strong English communication abilities, critical thinking, attention to details, quick to learn, proven interpersonal skills, to excellent organizational skills, the ability to multi-task and the desire to genuinely help our patients

This job is best suited to someone who truly enjoys all aspects of what dental assisting has to offer- not just chairside assisting, but also inventory management, basic equipment and clinical area maintenance, a leader who is organized and know how to keep the day running smoothly. The office runs on MAXIDENT and is completely digital.

• *Preference is for level II with HARP and NDAEB certification

Commute/ Parking: Large and FREE onsite parking

• *Position start date: IMMEDIATELY***

Responsibilities include:

MAIN DUTIES:

• Setting up for and chair-side assisting our dentists in basic dental procedures: Resto; Crowns (including fabricating temps)-- tooth and implant; Examinations; Endo; Extractions; Emergencies; in the future- bone grafts and implants
• Keeping Sterilization Centre organized and instruments available for entire clinical team for their daily procedures
• Following RCDSO/ PHO mandated IPAC procedures Prepare treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Ready patient for dental treatment by welcoming and seating patient
• Pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts
• Ensure operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies. Maintaining, organizing and keeping clean the main clinical areas: - operatories- Lab- Steri centre ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
• Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies Applying fluoride
• Help dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Assisting with front office tasks as needed We look forward to having you join our growing team Job Types: Permanent Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $24.00-$35.00 per hour Benefits:

• Dental care On-site parking Schedule:
• 8 hour shift Education: AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred) Experience: Dental Assisting: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: NDAEB certification (preferred) HARP certification (preferred) Work Location: One location

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North York, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person