full-time 5 days ago
Dental Assistant
Family Health Centre Medical
600 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 1X5
28.79–35.98/hr
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Sinai Health is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant.
Working within the Department of Dentistry, a busy hospital based dental clinic, you will perform a variety of dental assisting duties. You will assist the dentists, specialists, residents, and hygienists during restorative, preventive and surgical procedures so that as a team, the dental staff can deliver the most efficient, effective care possible. Our clinic specializes with medically complex care along with adults with special needs, providing all aspects of dental care. Our team consists of general dentists as well as various specialists.
Performing a variety of dental assisting duties required to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of Clinic operations you will ensure the optimal function of the Dental Operatory at your assigned site and the clinic. You will assist the dentists, residents, and hygienists during restorative or preventive procedures so that as a team, the dental staff can deliver the most efficient, effective care possible.
In this role you will:
Participate in Quality Assurance duties, including recording daily, weekly, monthly and annually quality assurance records
Ensure all procedures are performed in accordance to policy and procedures
Prepare and organize the dental operatories with appropriate dental and surgery instruments, equipment and materials
Provide Clinical Chairside Assisting to staff dentists, dental residents, dental students
Provide Dental Charting for dental clinicians, residents and students
Review patient records in preparation for appointments/treatments
Expose, process, mount and record radiographs requested by the dentist, as qualified with the Ministry of Health, under the Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act
Be responsible for reprocessing, packaging, sterilizing and maintenance of instruments and equipment, in accordance with RCDSO, departmental and hospital infection control policies and standards of practice.
Ensure maintenance of equipment, report any problems to the clinic manager
Manage the ordering of supplies; inventory management
Exercise excellent communication skills with patients and staff
Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required
Job Requirements:
Mandatory
Successful completion of a post-secondary Dental Assistant Diploma from an accredited educational institution. Certified Dental Assistant with HARP (Healing Arts Radiation Protection) certification
5 years of experience as a dental assistant in a busy multi-practice environment. Applicants with proven equivalent and related training and experience may also be considered
Skills and Knowledge
In-depth knowledge and experience in dental assisting, charting and asepsis
Demonstrated ability to effectively function as a team member both intra and inter-departmentally and able to establish excellent working relationships with the Clinical Staff
Proven flexibility, initiative, organizational and problem solving/decision making skills
Demonstrated ability to learn new skills to treat the medically compromised patient and persons with disabilities. Proven organizational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload
Demonstrated commitment to quality customer/patient service
Awareness of patient related and other clinic confidentiality issues
Demonstrated proficiency in communication skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history
If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within ambulatory dentistry, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.
Job Type: Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Vacancy Type: New/Replacement Vacancy
Union: Non-Union
Working within the Department of Dentistry, a busy hospital based dental clinic, you will perform a variety of dental assisting duties. You will assist the dentists, specialists, residents, and hygienists during restorative, preventive and surgical procedures so that as a team, the dental staff can deliver the most efficient, effective care possible. Our clinic specializes with medically complex care along with adults with special needs, providing all aspects of dental care. Our team consists of general dentists as well as various specialists.
Performing a variety of dental assisting duties required to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of Clinic operations you will ensure the optimal function of the Dental Operatory at your assigned site and the clinic. You will assist the dentists, residents, and hygienists during restorative or preventive procedures so that as a team, the dental staff can deliver the most efficient, effective care possible.
In this role you will:
Participate in Quality Assurance duties, including recording daily, weekly, monthly and annually quality assurance records
Ensure all procedures are performed in accordance to policy and procedures
Prepare and organize the dental operatories with appropriate dental and surgery instruments, equipment and materials
Provide Clinical Chairside Assisting to staff dentists, dental residents, dental students
Provide Dental Charting for dental clinicians, residents and students
Review patient records in preparation for appointments/treatments
Expose, process, mount and record radiographs requested by the dentist, as qualified with the Ministry of Health, under the Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act
Be responsible for reprocessing, packaging, sterilizing and maintenance of instruments and equipment, in accordance with RCDSO, departmental and hospital infection control policies and standards of practice.
Ensure maintenance of equipment, report any problems to the clinic manager
Manage the ordering of supplies; inventory management
Exercise excellent communication skills with patients and staff
Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required
Job Requirements:
Mandatory
Successful completion of a post-secondary Dental Assistant Diploma from an accredited educational institution. Certified Dental Assistant with HARP (Healing Arts Radiation Protection) certification
5 years of experience as a dental assistant in a busy multi-practice environment. Applicants with proven equivalent and related training and experience may also be considered
Skills and Knowledge
In-depth knowledge and experience in dental assisting, charting and asepsis
Demonstrated ability to effectively function as a team member both intra and inter-departmentally and able to establish excellent working relationships with the Clinical Staff
Proven flexibility, initiative, organizational and problem solving/decision making skills
Demonstrated ability to learn new skills to treat the medically compromised patient and persons with disabilities. Proven organizational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload
Demonstrated commitment to quality customer/patient service
Awareness of patient related and other clinic confidentiality issues
Demonstrated proficiency in communication skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history
If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within ambulatory dentistry, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.
Job Type: Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Vacancy Type: New/Replacement Vacancy
Union: Non-Union
About Family Health Centre Medical
Sinai Health is a globally recognized academic health sciences centre that serves the diverse health needs of the Toronto population. With a focus on research and education, Sinai Health fosters a culture of learning and innovation to provide top-notch care to its patients.