dental assistant

Family Dental Centre / Tongue & Lip Tie Centre; Guelph; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental care facility in Guelph is seeking a dedicated dental assistant. The role involves maintaining supplies, sterilizing instruments, and collaborating with a team in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must have relevant certifications, including HARP certification, and be prepared to work shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of a dental assisting program of 1-2 years is required.
• Must possess HARP certification.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and order dental supplies.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment.
• Take and develop X-rays.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Team player

Initiative

Reliability

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Healing arts radiation protection (HARP) Certification

Job description

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Maintain and order supplies
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
• Take and develop X-rays

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Healing arts radiation protection (HARP) Certification

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?