Senior Dental Aide

Derry Village Dental Care; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-oriented dental clinic in Mississauga is seeking a Senior Dental Aide. This role involves overseeing administrative functions, managing front desk operations, and assisting dental professionals during examinations. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in a dental clinic, HARP Certification, and is capable of training other staff. Flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends, are required. Competitive hourly wage, with benefits including vacation time.

Benefits

10 days annual vacation

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years experience in a dental clinic required.
• Supervisory experience is required.
• HARP Certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare invoices, schedule and process appointments.
• Order and maintain dental and office supplies.
• Train and supervise other dental assistants.
• Prepare patients for dental examination.
• Educate patients regarding oral hygiene.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments.
• Take and develop X-rays.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Patient education

Dental assistance

X-ray development

Education

Completion of a dental assistance program

Membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants Association

HARP Certification

Job description

Overview: Derry Village Dental is committed to providing quality, family-like dental care in a comfortable and relaxing environment. We offer affordable dental services while considering the unique needs of each patient.

We are looking for a Senior Dental Aide for our growing team! This position is responsible for overseeing administrative functions, managing front desk operations, assist dentists and hygienists during examination and providing exceptional customer service to patient. Job involves working on shifts and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Working Conditions: Fast-paced environment, tight deadlines, combination of sitting, standing, walking, standing for extended periods

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare invoices, schedule and process appointments.
• Order and maintain dental and office supplies.
• Train and supervise other dental assistants (2-3 people).
• Prepare patients for dental examination and assist the dentist during examinations and dental treatment.
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment.
• Prepare dental instruments, fillings, compounds and various dental materials.
• Take and develop X-rays.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3 – 5 years experience in dental clinic.
• Supervisory experience is required.
• Healing Arts Radiation Protection (HARP) Certification is required.
• Membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants Association is preferred.
• Completion of an eight-month to one-year college or other program in dental assistance.

Additional Information

• Vacancies: 1 Position
• Wages: $37 per hour; 30-hour work week; overtime rate of $55.50 per hour after 44 hours per week
• Benefits: 10 days annual vacation
• Duration: Permanent, full time, year-round position
• How to apply: send resume by e-mail to – [e-mail]

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