Certified Dental Assistant

The Opportunity

We are currently looking to hire a Dental Assistant to join our busy and well-established practice. The successful candidate will have a passion for building strong patient relationships and contributing to the ongoing oral health of their community. As a Dental Assistant at our practice, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from a strong team of dental professionals.

Why Should You Join?

• Competitive compensation & benefits: Our compensation packages are reviewed annually in a comparative study that ensures alignment with industry standards.
• Established and stable practice: Our successful practice is a leader in patient care, providing a range of services to a loyal and established patient base.
• Health & Safety and Compliance: The practice has a strong health and safety culture, with compliance measures embedded in every aspect of the workplace.
• Career development: A career with us ensures you have the support, tools, and encouragement you need to grow and evolve as a professional on your individual career path, including access to industry-leading continuing education through the award-winning DC Institute (dcinstitute.ca)
• Respect for our people: The team is built on a culture of respect and positivity, where we celebrate individuality and value each other’s unique strengths and contributions.
• Work-life flexibility: Everyone has a life outside the practice, and we are committed to helping each team member find a healthy, sustainable balance between home and career.

Responsibilities:

• Clinical chairside assisting duties including knowledge of instrumentation
• Establish strong patient relationships while maintaining ethical professional behaviour
• Prepare treatment room in accordance with infection control and practice protocols for each patient
• Thorough understanding of practice health and safety requirements

About You:

• Registered and/or certified as a Dental Assistant with the Ontario Dental Assisting Association
• Certified with the National Dental Assistant Examining Board (N.D.A.E.B)
• HARP certified
• Previous dental assisting experience is preferred
• Strong written and communication skills
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Punctual and reliable

Total Rewards + Perks

Team members have access to a range of resources focused on enhancing their personal and professional lives. We provide annual compensation reviews, voluntary RRSP contributions, and industry-leading learning and development opportunities. Our team members also enjoy extensive discounts on many services and activities including an exclusive corporate gym membership program; reduced rates on home and auto insurance; and unlimited access to a variety of discounted entertainment, hotels, products and services. Our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) connects team members and their families with complimentary, confidential, short-term counseling and advisory services. We are continuously evolving and enhancing the programs to offer our team members exclusive benefits that complement their lifestyle.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Dental Assistant certification (required)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Certified Dental Assistant (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Toronto, ON M5R 2C8 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Toronto, ON M5R 2C8: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person