Dental Chairside Assistant

At Eastvale Dentistry, we pride ourselves in the experience we give our patients. We are looking to hire a Dental Assistant who has outstanding communication skills. The incumbent will need to have a high level of confidence in assisting in surgical practices including but not limited to sinus lift, bone graft, surgical implants, crowns, etc. Computer literacy is MANDATORY, as we operate digitally. We are looking for that individual who shares our practice vision and supports it through proactive learning and growth.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Work proactively with other team members to ensure a smooth, comfortable, and effective visit for each patient

· Gather patient information and health background from the dental management system (Dentrix)

· Use and monitor the patient health record database to ensure timely and accurate information entry and corrections as required

· Audit and review patient charts to monitor patient progress and ensure proper protocol is being followed

· Clinical chairside assisting duties including knowledge of instrumentation

· Establish strong patient relationships while maintaining ethical professional behavior

· Proficient with digital x-rays both intra oral and Panorex

· Prepare treatment room in accordance with infection control and practice protocols for each patient

· Perform wide range of dental laboratory procedures

· Restock treatment areas, maintain & monitor inventory and place order as and when needed.

· Organizing sterilization area, keep it tidy and clean

· Ensure instruments and equipment are sterilized, autoclaved & prepared for each patient treatment, plus documenting the results

· Running the Hydrim as and when needed

· Prepare materials for crowns or dental impressions

· Educate patients on good oral hygiene habits

· Thorough understanding of practice health and safety requirements

· Provide administrative support such as scheduling programs, and maintaining patient records

· Make sure all the equipment in operatory and reception area are switched off at end of the day.

· Other general dental assistant work assigned by Dr. Ouyar Hossein

· Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance of all the equipment’s

Qualifications

o Minimum 1 years’ experience as a dental assistant

o Confident knowledge of Dentrix software

o Registered and/or certified as a Dental Assistant with the Ontario Dental Assisting Association

o Certified with the National Dental Assistant Examining Board (N.D.A.E.B)

o HARP certified

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $18.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Dental Chairside Assistant: 1 year (required)
• Dentrix dental management software: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Dental Assistant Certificate (required)
• HARP certification (required)

Work Location: In person