Certified Dental Assistant Level Ii

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Permanent, full-time Dental Assistant II with their NDAEB certification (or new grad signed up to write the NDAEB within the next 6 months) needed for an established WEST TORONTO dental practice (Bloor St W and Jane St, right at Jane station)- permanent, full time (Monday to Friday).

We are a small but growing dental practice in West Toronto (at Bloor St W and Jane St) with 4 chairs- 1 dentist, 2 hygienists- looking for a team player level II assistant with preferably a minimum of 6 months experience to join our friendly and tight-knit team. New graduates will be considered.

You would be the lead (and only!) assistant in the office. I’m looking for my “trusted right-hand” to help keep the office running smoothly and efficiently. The ideal candidate is looking to find their (hopefully forever) "home": a place where they have the freedom to make decisions about how the office runs, where they are invested in the success, a place where you can get to know your patients and teammates.

The successful candidate will possess strong English communication abilities, critical thinking, attention to details, quick to learn, proven interpersonal skills, to excellent organizational skills, the ability to multi-task and the desire to genuinely help our patients!

This job is best suited to someone who truly enjoys all aspects of what dental assisting has to offer- not just chairside assisting, but also inventory management, basic equipment and clinical area maintenance, a leader who is organized and know how to keep the day running smoothly.

The office runs on Oryx; we have digital imaging (sensors & PSPs, and a digital pan).

**New grad Level IIs Level Is will be considered if they are currently pursuing or have interest in pursuing their level 2 and NDAEB certification in the next 6 months.**

Clinical patient Hours are:

Monday: 9:00am-5:00pm (1h lunch) (8h) (NOTE- office is open 9am-7pm)

Tuesday: 8:45am- 4:15pm (45min lunch) (6.75h) (NOTE- office is open 8am-5pm)

Wednesday: 8:30am-4:00pm (45min lunch) (6.75) (NOTE office is open 7:30am-5:00Pm)

Thursday: 8:00am-5:00Pm (1h lunch) (8h) (NOTE-office is open 8am-5pm)

Friday: 8:00am-1:00pm (5h) (NOTE office is open 7:30am-1:00Pm)

>>Average: 34h-37h/week<<

HOWEVER

**Ability to work some more evenings as the office hours expand is an asset .

>>Commute/ Parking:

• We are best accessed by public transit (Jane station)
• Nearby Green P lots available for public parking (no parking lot on site)

**Position start date: IMMEDIATELY**

**VERY IMPORTANT**

Qualifications required:

**NDAEB certified OR signed up to write the NDAEB

**DA level II

**Minimum 6 months experience preferred

Responsibilities include:

MAIN DUTIES:

• Setting up for and chair-side assisting our two dentists (only one dentist is ever working at one time) in basic dental procedures: Resto; Crowns (including fabricating temps)-- tooth and implant; Examinations; Endo; Extractions; Emergencies; in the future- bone grafts and implants
• Keeping Sterilization Centre organized and instruments available for entire clinical team for their daily procedures
• Following RCDSO/ PHO mandated IPAC procedures
• Prepare treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Ready patient for dental treatment by welcoming and seating patient
• Pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts
• Ensure operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies.
• Maintaining, organizing and keeping clean the main clinical areas:

- operatories- Lab- Steri centre

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests
• Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies
• Applying fluoride
• Help dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Assisting with front office tasks as needed

We look forward to having you join our growing team!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.00-$28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• NDAEB certification (preferred)
• HARP certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-07-28