*Dental Assistant Level II (9 month contract)

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

Job summary

A dental clinic in Toronto is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant for a 9-month position starting around Oct 6. The role involves assisting in dental procedures, sterilizing instruments, and taking x-rays. Qualifications include a Dental Assistant Diploma, HARP certification, and ideally, 3+ years of experience. Submit your resume as a Word document to apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience preferred.
• Responsible for helping during dental procedures.
• Must be able to make patients comfortable.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during dental procedures.
• Sterilize instruments.
• Take x-rays and preliminary impressions.

Skills

Experience as a Level II Dental Assistant

Ability to take good impressions

Knowledge of dental care practices

Education

Dental Assistant Diploma

HARP certification

Tools

Dental instruments

X-ray equipment

Job description

Overview

Dental office at Finch and Hwy 400 is looking for a Dental Assistant for 9 months starting around Oct 6 for Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Location

Finch/Hwy 400

Hours

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Compensation

$TBD depending on experience and performance

Position/Job Requirements

• Experienced Level II Dental Assistant
• Have Dental Assistant Diploma
• HARP certified
• Must be able to take good impressions
• Ideally have 3+ years of experience

Job Overview

• Assisting dentist during dental procedures by handing instruments and other materials
• Sterilizing instruments
• Assisting dentist with crowns, bridges, veneers, some implants Invisalign, fillings, extractions and mouthguards
• Placement and removal of rubber dams
• Taking x-rays of patients' teeth and exposing dental diagnostic x-rays
• Using suction and swabs to keep patients' 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 the information for 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.