*Dental Assistant CDA/ Level II

The Marshall Group-Staffing, Recruitment & Employment Agency (Dental & Medical); Toronto; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Our client, a busy Oral Surgery office in Midtown Toronto, is seeking a Dental Assistant (part-time) and receptionist to join the team. The role covers chair-side assisting, sterilization, patient preparation, and light admin tasks.

Requirements include a CDA or Level II Dental Assistant credential, Harp certification, and preferably 2 years of experience. Proficiency with Tracker software and good computer skills are expected.

Qualifications

• CDA or Level II Dental Assistant credential required.
• Harp certification must be held.
• Prefer 2 years of dental experience.
• Admin tasks experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during oral surgery procedures and related tasks.
• Prepare patients, sterilize and disinfect instruments, and set up trays.
• Take and expose dental diagnostic x-rays as needed.
• Use suction and maintain a clear, dry mouth during procedures.
• Record medical history and communicate with dentist.
• Advise patients on dental care and hygiene.
• Provide patient comfort before, during, and after treatment.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient communication

Sterilization & infection control

X-ray imaging

Admin tasks

Education

CDA or Level II Dental Assistant

Harp certification

Tools

Tracker

Job description

Our client, a very busyOral Surgery office in Midtown Toronto is seeking a Dental Assistant part-time and doing Receptionist.

POSITION/JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• CDA or Level II Dental Assistant
• MUST be Harp certified
• Prefer 2 years of experience
• Asset if you can do Admin

LOCATION: Yonge & Eglinton

HOURS: Mon, Tues, Wed, possibly Thurs 8-4/4:30

COMPENSATION: $25-$32

SOFTWARE USED:

• Tracker (can be trained)
• Must have good computer skills - need to put notes in the computer, paperless office

JOB OVERVIEW:

• Assisting dentist with oral surgery, extractions, grafts, dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, removal of damaged teeth etc.
• Preparing patients, sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays and preparing materials
• Taking x-rays of patients' teethand exposing dental diagnostic x-rays
• Using suction and swabs to keeppatients' mouths clear and dry during procedures
• Questioning patients about their medical history and recording theinformation for dentist's reference
• Advising patients on dental care, oralhygiene and plaque control programs
• Making patients of all ages feel comfortable before,during and after dental treatment