dental assistant
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September 24, 2024
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Employer details
By the Lake Dental
Job details
*Job description*
*Company Information*
Since 2010, we have provided excellent dental service based on a triad approach of Culture, Team and Technology. These three areas allow us to fulfill our patient-centric focus.
Our mission is to bring awareness to patients about their oral health by using an educational approach during their routine hygiene and dental visits. When presented with treatment, options will be explained in detail. During treatment, we will continue to clarify and guide them. Following treatment, we will support them with relevant information on how to maintain their oral health. Our educational approach doesn?t stop here. Every interaction, including a visit to our website or social media channels, will support the patient with interesting and insightful content. All of these touchpoints are in place to ensure an efficient and effective dental experience.
By The Lake Dental offers a spa-inspired setting prepared to receive patients of all ages with a kids? zone, massage chairs, adapted bathrooms and much more. Our dental team?s skills along with ongoing investments in technology, provide more agility, precision and safety, in addition to reducing or eliminating concerns during dental procedures.
Our dental professionals cover a broad range of disciplines, allowing us to offer patients a complete dental solution. By choosing By The Lake Dental, patients and their families will have a modern, efficient and effective dental experience.
*Job Duties and Responsibilities*
? Seat patient, prepare operatory, review medical histories and obtain vital signs
? Sterilize and disinfect instruments in accordance with IPAC regulations
? Use two-handed dentistry to assist the dentist with all dental procedures
? Record treatment information and other patient clinical notes using Dentrix software
? Monitor and maintain dental inventory
? Disinfect and stock operatories
? Prepare dental materials; liners and temporary fillings
? Perform simple lab duties, including; pouring study models and fabricating whitening trays and essix retainers.
? Review consent forms and postoperative instructions with the patients
? Write prescriptions for lab work, and follow up with lab cases
? Perform end of day duties including; running the lines, emptying the ultrasonic and completing end-of-day sterilization
? Additional intra-oral duties, such as performing coronal polishing of teeth and, applying protective fluoride varnish & performing digital X-Rays, oral health scans, alginate impressions, and diagnostic photographs, may be assigned if the prospective employee holds a Certificate for Level II and Registration with the National Dental Assisting Examination Board.
We expect progression from Level I to Level II during the term of employment. Progression from Level I to Level II is possible with education, training, and licensure.
*Competencies and Qualifications*
? Dental Assisting Certificate - Level II and registration with the National Dental Assisting Examination Board or proof that you are in the process of obtaining it
? Minimum of 7 months to 1 year of related practical working/training experience
? HARP certification
? Professional Working Proficiency in English
We celebrate diversity and pride ourselves on being an equal-opportunity employer. We don't discriminate based on indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. All our listed job requirements are based on bona fide occupational requirements. Furthermore, we encourage applications from underrepresented and visible minority groups, including women, aboriginals, vulnerable youth, persons with disability, and newly landed immigrants.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00-$28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 ? 40 per week
Benefits:
* Company events
* Dental care
* Extended health care
* Life insurance
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LocationAjax, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$21.00 to $28.00HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Full time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9458614624
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