Job Overview

Join our dynamic non corporate dental team as a Certified Dental Assistant, where your expertise will help create bright smiles and promote healthy oral habits! In this vital role, you'll support the delivery of exceptional dental care by assisting the dentist during all procedures, managing patient comfort, and ensuring smooth clinic operations. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will contribute to a positive patient experience and a thriving practice. This paid position offers an exciting prospect to grow your skills in a fast-paced, rewarding environment dedicated to excellence in dental health.

Duties

- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments to ensure a safe and efficient environment for patient care
- Assist it the transition to chartless record keeping and office relocation.
- Assist the dentist during various procedures, including fillings, extractions, orthodontics, and pediatrics treatments
- Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays) using technology and maintain accurate records in dental software such as Maxident
- Provide patient education on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care to promote long-term dental health




- Manage patient check-in and check-out processes as a dental receptionist, ensuring smooth scheduling and communication
- assist with inventory management of dental supplies
- Support orthodontic procedures by taking impressions, and providing patient instructions

Requirements

- Valid certification as a Dental Assistant with current licensure or registration in the respective region, Harp certification also required.
- Proven experience with dental assisting duties, including radiography and chairside support
- Familiarity with dental practice management software is highly preferred. We use Maxident.
- Knowledge of orthodontics procedures and pediatric dentistry to effectively assist in specialized treatments
- Strong understanding of medical terminology relevant to dentistry
- Excellent communication skills to serve as an effective liaison between patients and the dental team
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

Join us if you're passionate about making a difference through excellent patient care!

Pay: $25.00-$34.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Certified Dental Assistant/ Receptionist (Canada)
🏢 Dr Douglas Setterington
📍 Canada