Dr. Kyle Charlton at the Clock Tower Dental Centre is currently looking to hire a Dental Assistant to join our practice, starting as soon as possible. As a successful candidate, it is critical to understand patient’s dental needs and concerns, build strong patient relationships, and contribute to their ongoing oral health. We are looking for a quick learner, who is reliable and can demonstrate strong organization & communication skills, work ethic, and problems solving skills.
Responsibilities:
- Preparation of the treatment/clinical area.
- Cleaning and sterilization of instruments and hand pieces.
- Passing instruments to the dentist or hygienist (single- and two-handed technique).
- Proper use of High Volume Evacuator within the Oral Cavity.
- Preparation of Restorative Materials.
- Perform simple laboratory procedures such as the pouring and trimming of study models.
- Maintains supplies and equipment (stocks and replenishes supplies).
- Monitors inventory.
- Assesses emergency situations, aware of emergency protocols, knowledge of First Aid and CPR.
- Assists in maintaining emergency drug kits.
- Ability to interpret Material Safety Data Sheets.
- Conducts spore/biological indicator tests.
- Recording data on patients’ record or chart as directed by the DDS.
- Patient and community education on oral health (extra-oral).
- Other extra-oral duties as required by the dentist.
- Instruction in care and maintenance of pre-fitted appliances.
- Expose radiographs as specified by HARP. (if certified)
- Obtains vital signs.
Assets:
-Successful completion of a Dental Assistant program
-National Dental Assisting Examining Board certificate (if Level 2)
-Valid CPR Certification
If you are a skilled assistant or someone interested in learning how to assist in a dental office, we would like to hear from you. Please send resumes to the attention of Dr. Kyle Charlton by email to [email protected], fax to 519-627-7294, or drop off in person at The Clocktower Dental Centre located at 210 James St., Wallaceburg.
Pay: $22.00-$26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Dental Assistant Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
