dental assistant

Maple Leaf Dentistry; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Peterborough seeks a dedicated Dental Assistant to support patient care and office operations. Responsibilities include preparing instruments, taking X-rays, and educating patients on oral hygiene. Ideal candidates should have strong interpersonal skills, a diploma, and HARP certification, along with a team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Requires 3 to less than 5 years of experience.
• Completion of a program of 1 to 2 years.
• HARP Certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials.
• Take and develop X-rays.
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Dental Assistant diploma

HARP Certification

Job description

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

Work setting

Tasks

• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
• Maintain and order supplies
• Perform reception and clerical duties
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
• Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays
• Take and develop X-rays
• Record dental procedures performed on patients

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Healing arts radiation protection (HARP) Certification

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Team player

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

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Dental Assistant • Peterborough, ON, CA