Dental Assistant

InsideHigherEd; Ontario; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Faculty of Dentistry at a leading university is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide administrative and dental support to students and staff. The role involves scheduling, assisting during procedures, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have a CDA certification and experience in the dental field. This position offers term contracts with a competitive salary and a supportive work environment focused on diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in the dental field.
• Experience using all dental related materials and products.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling appointments and maintaining database records.
• Assisting faculty and dental students during treatment procedures.
• Applying standards for cleaning and sanitizing facilities.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Axium

Job description

Faculty / Division : Faculty of Dentistry

Department : Faculty of Dentistry

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description : About us :

Exciting new advances and global challenges are radically reshaping the field of dentistry. Our vision at the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto is to not just address and respond to these changes – but to thoughtfully and conscientiously shape the field of the future.

With our robust and comprehensive educational training programs (DDS, MSc, PhD degrees, IDAPP and other specialty programs), our emphasis on community outreach and care, and our internationally known and interdisciplinary research mission, the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto continues to earn its reputation as one of the top dental schools in North America. Throughout more than 150 years of dental education the oldest, largest and most comprehensive training program in Canada we have striven to graduate the highest quality of students while providing the public the highest standards of care.

We are driving by our vision to improve health by advancing dentistry through inspired leadership, innovation, and excellence in education, research and practice.

Your opportunity :

Under the general supervision of the manager, the incumbent provides dental assistant and administrative services to the undergraduate and graduate students, academic and administrative staff and performs all aspects of dental assisting as defined by the ODAA for regularly scheduled and special programs. The incumbent follows through with proper protocol for infection control in all aspects of clinical work, provides administrative services as directed for patients, both in person and on the telephone, accesses and enters data on the Clinic Management System in order to retrieve patient information and book appointments, and assists in special assignments and other duties that are Faculty-related.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Scheduling appointments
• Updating and maintaining database records
• Responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriate
• Assisting faculty, dental students and technicians during treatment procedures
• Applying established standards when cleaning, sanitizing and / or sterilizing facilities
• Applying established standards when administering biological and / or medical imaging
• Providing safety training and ensuring compliance to occupational safety precautions
• Providing orientation to others on work procedures and practices

Essential Qualifications :

• Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program, Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) and current member of the ODAA, including HARP. Must also have current CPR.
• Minimum two years of experience in the dental field, encompassing all aspects of dentistry.
• Experience using all dental related materials and products (e.g. amalgams, impression materials, eugenols,disinfectants, put and fissure sealants, vinyl polysiloxanes, etc.).
• Highly developed organizational, time management, and communication skills and excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills with experiencein Microsoft Office.
• Capability to work in all facets relating to dentistry (e.g. mixing all materials).
• Ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Ability to work in close association and cooperation with others as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise tact, discretion, good judgement, and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and accurately convey information.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and multi-task; demonstratedpunctuality, work dependability.
• Ability to act with sensitivity and empathy when responding to diverse groups of individuals.

Assets (Nonessential) :

• Familiarly with Axium

To be successful in this role you will be :

• Cooperative
• Multi-tasker
• Organized

Please note there are 4 term positions available. There are two 1-year term positions available in Undergraduate Clinics, one 8-month term position available in Undergraduate Clinics, and one 1-year term position available in the Periodontics / Prosthodontics clinic.

Hours of Work :

Undergraduate Clinics : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 am - 4 : 15 pm (8-month term), 8 : 45 am - 5 : 00 pm (12 month term), 9 : 15 am - 5 : 30 pm (12 month term)

Closing Date : 05 / 22 / 2025,11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : USW

Appointment Type : Budget - Term

Schedule : Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone : USW Pay Band 06 $55,728. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $71,265. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation / Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http : / / uoft.me / UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [emailprotected] .

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