*Dental Assistant CDA/ Level II Oral Surgeon (Mon & Weds & possible 3rd day)

The Marshall Group-Staffing, Recruitment & Employment Agency (Dental & Medical); Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dental staffing agency in Toronto is seeking a part-time Certified Dental Assistant. Responsibilities include assisting with oral surgeries, preparing patients, taking x-rays, and advising on dental care. Candidates must be Harp certified and ideally have 2 years of experience. This role offers flexible part-time hours and a competitive compensation rate of $25-$30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be Harp certified.
• Prefer 2 years of experience in dental assisting.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist with oral surgery and implants.
• Prepare patients and sterilize instruments.
• Take x-rays and record medical history.
• Advise patients on dental care.

Skills

Computer skills

Patient care

Dental assisting

Education

Harp certification

Level II Dental Assistant certification

Tools

Tracker

Job description

Our client, a very busy oral surgeon, is seeking a part-time Certified Dental Assistant and possibly DA II.

POSITION/JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Level II Dental Assistant
• MUST be Harp certified
• Prefer 2 years of experience

LOCATION

Yonge & Eglinton

HOURS

• Part-time 2 days possible 3rd day
• Mon & Weds 8:30-4/5
• Possible Tues or Thurs 8:30-4/5

COMPENSATION

$25-$30+

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, dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, and removal of damaged teeth
• Preparing patients, sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays and preparing materials
• Taking x-rays of patients' teeth and exposing dental diagnostic x-rays
• Keeping patients' mouths clear and dry during procedures using suction and swabs
• Questioning patients about their medical history and recording the information for the dentist's reference
• Advising patients on dental care, oral hygiene and plaque control programs
• Making patients of all ages feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment

Please submit resume as a Word document.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.