Dental Assistant

The Ottawa Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Ottawa seeks an experienced Dental Assistant. Candidates must have at least 3 years of clinical chairside experience, be certified by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board, and possess excellent communication and teamwork skills. Bilingual proficiency in English and French is a strong asset. Join us to enhance community health with cutting-edge medical technology.

Qualifications

• Chairside Level II Dental Assistant with a minimum of 3 years clinical experience.
• Experience working with digital radiography.
• Eligible to provide documentation of up-to-date immunizations.

Responsibilities

• Work under pressure in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Assist in multi-practitioner dental treatment procedures.
• Coordinate clinical supplies for various dental procedures.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

Level II Dental Assisting program

Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board

Job description

Rotation/Shifts

Days, 8 hour shifts. For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.

Basic Requirements

• Chairside Level II Dental Assistant;
• Graduate from a Level II – Dental Assisting program accredited by the Canadian Dental Assistants Association;
• Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board;
• Membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants Association;
• Minimum level B CPR and First Aid;
• Must be able to provide documentation illustrating up-to-date immunizations as required by the Canadian Dental Assistants Association;
• Minimum of 3 years clinical chairside experience;
• Experience working with digital radiography;
• Ability to work under pressure and excel in a fast paced, ever changing clinical environment;
• Superior communication, time management, computer and organizational skills;
• Team player with the ability to work independently and take initiative;
• Eligible to work in Canada.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-practitioner dental treatment coordination considered a strong asset;
• Registration with the Ontario Dental Assistants Association;
• Experience working with medically, physically or mentally compromised patient base;
• Experience working in a multi-practitioner/multidisciplinary clinical environment;
• Demonstrated clinical experience with restorative, endodontic and prosthodontic procedures;
• Demonstrated clinical experience with Oral & Maxillofacial surgery including dental implants, bone grafts and extractions;
• Experience ordering clinical supplies for restorative, endodontic, prosthodontic and oral & maxillofacial surgery including ordering of dental implants and related instrumentation;
• Proficiency in English and French – oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

Interested? Apply today!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.