Job description
Seeking:
- Dental Assistant 4-5 days per week. Monday - Thursday 7:30-4:30, occasional Fridays (dependent on practice growth-must be willing to work Fridays when required)
- No evenings or weekend shifts!
We are:
- A dual specialty practice for pediatric dentistry, working on children cradle to college-age while awake or sedated.
- Centrally located on Fourth Avenue in St. Catharines
REQUIREMENTS:
- Diploma in Dental Assisting (a must)
- NDAEB (a must)
- Proof of H.A.R.P. certification
- Public Health Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) experience (minimum 1 year)
- All IPAC Certificates (valid upon hire)
- CPR Certificate (valid upon hire)
- Open Dental Software Experience (nice to have but not required)
- Dental Assisting Experience (minimum of 1 year)
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Sterilization/reprocessing of instruments according to IPAC guidelines
- Written and digital record-keeping
- Inventory control
- Following all IPAC, RCDSO, and Health & Safety guidelines Assisting pediatric dentist
- Assisting pediatric specialist
- Assisting dental anesthesiologist
- Taking digital radiographs
- Operatory setup/teardown
- Open Dental Software digital chart note taking and treatment planning
- Office morning set-up and end of day clean-up
How to Apply:
- Drop off in person or submit a RESUME AND COVER LETTER via Indeed submission (your cover letter should outline why you are the best candidate for the job and your experience)
- ***All applications will be held in the strictest of confidence!
- Salary that is in proportion to the candidate's specific skills, education, and work history, rather than a fixed amount
We are looking for a very personable, outgoing and reliable candidate to join our children’s dental office in St. Catharines. Our specialty practice has a supportive atmosphere and prides itself on offering patients and their families a 5-star experience.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those that qualify will be contacted. Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.
Job Types: Permanent Monday - Thursday (and adding Fridays with practice growth)
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: $26.00-$29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have current IPAC Core Competencies and Reprocessing Certificates?
Experience:
- Sterilization: 1 year (preferred)
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Dental Assisting Diploma (required)
Work Location: In person