*Dental Assistant DA II (Pediatric Office)

The Marshall Group-Staffing, Recruitment & Employment Agency (Dental & Medical); Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marshall Group-Staffing is seeking a Dental Assistant DA II for a pediatric office in York, ON. Requirements include 2–3 years of experience and either a Level II Diploma or NDAEB certificate, with pediatric experience considered an asset.

Responsibilities include assisting dentists, taking x-rays, sterilizing instruments, and supporting patient care. Hours are 3–4 weekdays 8–5 and 2 Saturdays per month 8–2; compensation is $26-$32 CAD per hour, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed Level II Dental Assistant with Level II Diploma or NDAEB certificate.
• 2–3 years of experience preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during procedures, handing instruments and materials.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain sterilization procedures.
• Assist with crowns, fillings, sealants, extractions, fluoride treatments, etc.

Skills

Dental assisting

Pediatric experience

Patient communication

Education

Level II Diploma or NDAEB Certificate

Tools

X-ray imaging

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Dental Assistant DA II (Pediatric Office)

• York, ON

Pediatric Dental office is looking for Dental Assistant Level II with 2-3 years of experience.Pediatric experience an asset.

POSITION/JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Experienced Level II Dental Assistant (Level II Diploma or have NDAEB Certificate)
• Ideally have 2/3years of experience
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Tracker experience preferred
• Enjoy working with kids

LOCATION: Keele & St. Clair (Free Parking)

HOURS: 3-4 weekdays 8-5 & 2 Sat per month 8-2

COMPENSATION: $26-$32/hr depending on experience and performance

JOB OVERVIEW:

• Assisting dentist during dental procedures that features handing instruments and other materials
• Sterilizing instruments
• Assisting dentist with crowns, fillings, sealants,extractions,floride treatments etc.
• Placement and removal of rubber dams
• Taking x-rays of patients' teethand exposing dental diagnostic x-rays
• Using suction and swabs to keeppatients' mouths clear and dry during procedures
• Taking preliminary impressions of teeth for study models
• Applying pit and fissure sealants and topical anesthetics
• 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