Dental assistant

Tobermory; Whitby; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sadeghi Dentistry Professional Corporation in Whitby, ON is seeking a hard-working Dental Assistant to support dentists and patients. The successful candidate will perform clinical and administrative tasks in a fast-paced dental practice.

The role requires English fluency and a 1–2 year college diploma or equivalent experience, with full-time permanent employment in Whitby, Ontario. Training on-site and opportunities to grow with the practice are offered.

Qualifications

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations.
• Order dental and office supplies.
• Perform administrative duties for the dental laboratory.
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials.
• Maintain and order supplies.
• Reception and clerical duties.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment.
• Educate patients about oral hygiene.
• Polish teeth and clinical crowns; apply fluoride and sealant.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.
• Document dental procedures performed on patients.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

College or Diploma (1–2 years)

Job description

Sadeghi Dentistry Professional Corporation based in Whitby, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Dental assistant who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The open positions pertain to the Permanent employment or Full time job.

Employer Name: Sadeghi Dentistry Professional Corporation
Position: Dental assistant
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $29.00 hourly / 35 to 45 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Whitby, ON

• The candidate must prepare patients for dental examinations.
• The candidate must order dental and office supplies.
• The candidate must perform administrative duties for the dental laboratory.
• The candidate must prepare dental instruments and filling materials.
• The candidate must maintain and order supplies.
• The candidate must perform reception and clerical duties.
• The candidate must sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment.
• The candidate must educate patients about oral hygiene.
• The candidate must polish teeth and clinical crowns, as well as apply fluoride and sealant.
• The candidate must schedule and confirm appointments.
• The candidate must document dental procedures performed on patients.
• The candidate will be responsible for billing patients for dental services.
• The candidate must polish and buff dentures.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years, or equivalent experience.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must be able to supervise 1 to 2 people.
• The candidate should be client focused.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should be accurate.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
• The candidate should be reliable.

Work setting

• The candidate must work in a dental practice.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate should have free parking available; parking is available on the property for no additional charge.