Certified Level II Dental Assistant

Val Caron Family Dental is looking to hire a Level II Chairside Dental Assistant!

Position Responsibilities
Patient Management
Performing dental procedures permitted by the Canadian Dental Assistants’ Association (CDAA) scope of practice;
Taking and processing dental radiographs as prescribed by the Dentist(s);
Assisting Dentist(s) and Dental Hygienist(s) with chairside procedures;
Greeting and dismissing patients and ensuring their comfort throughout their visit to office;
Auditing patients charts before arrival and communicating any relevant information to the Dentist;
Preparing the room for each patient visit: setting up and monitoring instruments for different procedures;
Promoting planned dental treatment to patients and explaining procedures as necessary; and
Following-up with patients by phone after procedures, as directed.

Office Management
Sterilizing instruments after use, preparing and storing sterile instruments for future use in compliance with current IPAC and Public Health Ontario regulations;
Maintaining instruments in good working order;
General office maintenance and completing duty check-lists;
Sending and receiving lab cases and communicating with dental labs as required; and
Assisting with general clerical matters as-needed.

Minimum Requirements
Certified as a CDAA Level II Dental Assistant in Ontario;
Working knowledge of the dental guidelines for reprocessing and sterilization standards;
Knowledge of Dentrix considered an asset but not required; and
Bilingualism an asset but not required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $29.00-$32.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 30.0 per week
Benefits:
Dental care
On-site parking