Job Posting: Certified Lead Dental Assistant (Level II)

Location: Owen Sound, ON (In-Person)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent/ Part time

Hours & Schedule:

- Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Alternate Fridays: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (starting New Year's, 2027)
- Enjoy a built-in 3-day weekend every other week! No evening or weekend shifts.
- Salary: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour (Commensurate with CERTIFICATION level and EXPERIENCE)

About the Role Are you an experienced, Certified Level II Dental Assistant ready to take the next step into a leadership role?

Simply Dentistry is looking for a skilled, proactive, and organized Level II Dental Assistant with strong clinical experience to lead our dental assisting team and help oversee daily clinical operations.

Our ideal candidate has extensive chairside experience, confidently anticipates the dentists’ needs, and takes pride in training new hires, maintaining IPAC compliance, managing inventory, and streamlining clinical workflows.

Certified Level II Dental Assistants with previous leadership experience are strongly preferred. Experienced Level I assistants and candidates willing to train on-site may also be considered, subject to applicable regulatory requirements.

We are a small, family-oriented practice that values exceptional patient care, teamwork, professional growth, and work-life balance.

Hours & Schedule

- Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Alternate Fridays: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Enjoy a three-day weekend every other week!
- No evening or weekend shifts.

Compensation & Benefits
- CA$30.00–CA$36.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Signing bonus available for the right candidate




- Comprehensive dental care and extended health benefits
- Continuing education allowance
- Paid time off
- Free on-site parking
- Company events and a supportive, family-oriented team

Key Responsibilities Clinical Assisting — Top Priority

- Provide exceptional chairside assistance during general, restorative, cosmetic, and other dental procedures.
- Anticipate dentists’ needs and prepare instruments, materials, and operatories in advance.
- Maintain patient comfort, accurate clinical documentation, and efficient room turnover.
- Assist with radiographs, digital impressions, intraoral scanning, and laboratory tasks as trained and authorized.

Leadership & Training

- Train, onboard, and mentor recent dental assistants.
- Coordinate clinical responsibilities and promote consistent protocols and teamwork.
- Lead by example and help maintain high standards of clinical care.

IPAC & Regulatory Compliance

- Maintain current IPAC protocols, sterilization records, applicable testing logs, equipment maintenance records, and required compliance documentation.
- Ensure proper sterilization, disinfection, PPE use, and safe handling of clinical materials.
- Keep relevant safety procedures and documentation organized and up to date.

Inventory & Workflow Management

- Monitor stock, track expiry dates, order supplies, and prevent shortages.




- Keep operatories and storage areas organized and properly stocked.
- Streamline clinical workflows, reduce delays, and improve procedure preparation.
- Monitor equipment maintenance and coordinate servicing as needed.

Qualifications
- Certified Level II Dental Assistant strongly preferred, with substantial hands-on clinical experience.
- Previous lead, senior, or supervisory experience is a strong asset.
- Level I assistants and uncertified candidates with relevant experience or strong potential may also be considered, subject to applicable requirements.
- HARP certification for radiography duties, as applicable.
- Current CPR / First Aid certification.
- Strong knowledge of chairside assisting, sterilization, IPAC, and clinical procedures.
- Experience training staff, managing inventory, and maintaining compliance records.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Dentrix and/or Akitu One experience is highly preferred.

How to Apply If you are an experienced dental assistant who takes initiative, prioritizes patient care, supports dentists exceptionally well, and enjoys leading a team, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume highlighting your certification level, clinical experience, leadership abilities, and experience with IPAC, inventory management, and workflow improvement.

Join Simply Dentistry and help us deliver exceptional care with an efficient, organized, and supportive team.

Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits

- Company events
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- In office parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Lead Dental Assistant (Owen Sound)
🏢 Simply Dentistry Owen Sound
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