*Dental Assistant Level II (9 month contract) Mon, Tues, Thurs

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

Job summary

A Prestigious Dental Office in Toronto is seeking a qualified Dental Assistant for a 9-month contract. The ideal candidate will assist in various dental procedures, take x-rays, and ensure patient comfort. Applicants should have a Dental Assistant Diploma and be HARP certified, with at least 3 years of experience. This part-time role will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM to 4 PM.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a dental assisting role.
• HARP certification is mandatory.
• Ability to take good impressions.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during dental procedures.
• Sterilize instruments.
• Take x-rays of patients' teeth.
• Record patient medical history.
• Advise patients on oral hygiene.

Skills

Experience in dental procedures

Dental impressions

Patient communication

HARP certification

Education

Dental Assistant Diploma

Job description

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

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

LOCATION: Finch/Hwy 400

HOURS: Tuesdays and Thursdays (10-4)

COMPENSATION: $TBD 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, 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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.