We are seeking a permanent full-time Dental Assistant to join our growing team!
The ideal candidate will uphold the highest standards of patient care and be passionate about dentistry that will ensure the best outcome for our patients while working with the entire dental team.
Responsibilities:
- Establish and facilitate long-term patient relationships, ensuring retention and loyalty by being empathetic and providing clinical excellence in the delivery of dental care.
- Communicate effectively with patients and staff, and if required, consult, and collaborate with other colleagues.
- Welcoming and seating patients
- Setting up and assisting for various dental procedures including but not limited to restorative, cosmetic, orthodontic and surgical procedures
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment
- Follow sterilization and infection control protocols
- Adhere to current jurisdictional legislation, regulations, codes of ethics, practice standards, guidelines, and policies relevant to the profession and practice setting
Skills and Qualifications:
- Computer proficient and able to learn new software easily
- Experience with dental software an asset
- Strong work ethic
- Able to take initiative and can work with all personality types
- Dental experience an asset and must be HARP certified
- flexible and be able to work a mix of day, evening and/or Saturday shifts
- Able to multitask
- Punctuality and reliability are essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to maintain professional rapport with patients, dentists, and other staff members
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Ability to perform their job with professionalism and good judgment
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you available to work Monday - Saturday (Wednesday and Sundays off and no long weekends)
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
