Description
Long-established family practice in North York is hiring a dependable, experienced Dental Assistant (Level I or Level II) to work chairside with our dentists. The right candidate does well in a busy, fast-paced practice and takes pride in patient care and a well-run operatory.
Schedule
• Wednesdays, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Monday or Tuesday, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Saturdays, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (twice a month)
• Schedule may change with notice to meet the needs of the clinic
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
• Assist the dentist chairside during restorative, endodontic, surgical, and preventive procedures
• Prepare and set up operatories and patient trays
• Take dental radiographs (x-rays) and intra-oral scans
• Review medical history and take blood pressure and pulse
• Sterilize and reprocess instruments, keep sterilizer logs and spore tests, and follow the clinic’s IPAC protocols
• Give patients post-operative and oral-care instructions
• Update patient records accurately and in line with privacy regulations
• Send out and track lab cases, and help monitor and order dental supplies
• Check and log the medical emergency kit
• Help with reception, scheduling and stock when needed
• Maintain a clean, professional operatory
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Schedule: Day shift, evening shift, weekends required
Qualifications
Education and Experience
• Level I or Level II Dental Assistant certification (Required; Level II preferred)
• HARP certification (Required)
• NDAEB certificate (preferred)
• Current CPR certification
• Minimum 3 years of chairside dental assisting experience
• Experience with Tracker or other dental practice software (an asset)
Key Competencies
• Anticipating the dentist’s needs
• Patient comfort and communication
• Attention to detail
• Infection-control discipline
• Initiative, adaptability, and teamwork
What We Offer
• A regular part-time schedule
• A supportive, experienced clinical team
• Modern, digital operatories
Must be fluent in written and spoken English. Please mention any other languages you speak.
Only candidates with dental assisting experience are invited to apply.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
How to Apply
Please email to: [email protected]