Lakeside Smiles Dentistry is a new modern dental clinic opening in Downtown Barrie near the waterfront. We are building a calm, organized, patient-centered team and are looking for a professional, reliable, and caring Dental Assistant to join us from the beginning.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys clinical organization, patient comfort, infection control, teamwork, and helping the day run smoothly.
At Lakeside Smiles, the assistant plays an important role in creating a calm and comfortable patient experience. We are looking for someone who is gentle with patients, organized with details, and proactive in supporting clinical flow.
Responsibilities
- Chairside assisting during general dental procedures
- Prepare operatories and treatment trays
- Complete room turnover thoroughly and efficiently
- Follow infection control and sterilization protocols
- Take radiographs if HARP-certified and authorized
- Support patient comfort before, during, and after treatment
- Maintain clean, stocked, and organized operatories
- Assist with lab cases, impressions/scans, and clinical documentation
- Communicate clearly with the dentist and front desk
- Help manage supplies and restocking
- Support a calm, respectful, and patient-centered team culture
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
- Calm and professional chairside
- Gentle and reassuring with patients
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Strong with infection control
- Reliable and punctual
- Able to anticipate clinical needs
- Comfortable working in a new clinic environment
- Positive, coachable, and team-oriented
- Willing to help build strong systems from the start
Qualifications
- Dental Assisting certification preferred
- Level II Dental Assistant preferred
- HARP certification strongly preferred
- New graduates with strong professionalism and a great attitude are welcome to apply
- Experience with digital radiographs and dental software is an asset
- Strong understanding of sterilization and infection control standards
What We Offer
- New, modern clinical environment
- Calm and organized team culture
- Supportive training and clear systems
- Opportunity to work closely with the owner dentist
- Patient-centered approach to care
- Opportunity to grow with a new clinic
Schedule
- Full-time
- Daytime shifts
- Some evening or weekend availability may be required as the clinic grows
Please include a brief note about your assisting experience and what kind of dental team culture helps you do your best work.
Pay: $28.00-$32.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
