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certified dental assistant

Posted on December 02, 2024 by Employer details Clocktower Dental Centre

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Dr. Kyle Charlton at the Clock Tower Dental Centre is currently looking to hire a CDA Level 1 or 2 Dental Assistant to join our practice, starting as soon as possible. As a successful candidate, it is critical to understand patient?s dental needs and concerns, build strong patient relationships, and contribute to their ongoing oral health. We are looking for a quick learner, who is reliable and can demonstrate strong organization & communication skills, work ethic, and problems solving skills. Responsibilities: * Preparation of the treatment/clinical area. * Cleaning and sterilization of instruments and hand pieces. * Passing instruments to the dentist or hygienist (single- and two-handed technique). * Proper use of High Volume Evacuator within the Oral Cavity. * Preparation of Restorative Materials. * Perform simple laboratory procedures such as the pouring and trimming of study models. * Maintains supplies and equipment (stocks and replenishes supplies). * Monitors inventory. * Assesses emergency situations, aware of emergency protocols, knowledge of First Aid and CPR. * Assists in maintaining emergency drug kits. * Ability to interpret Material Safety Data Sheets. * Conducts spore/biological indicator tests. * Recording data on patients? record or chart as directed by the DDS. * Patient and community education on oral health (extra-oral). * Other extra-oral duties as required by the dentist. * Instruction in care and maintenance of pre-fitted appliances. * Expose, process, and mount radiographs as specified by HARP. * Obtains vital signs. Requirements: -Successful completion of a Dental Assistant program -National Dental Assisting Examining Board certificate (if Level 2) -Valid CPR Certification If you are a skilled assistant, we would like to hear from you. Please send resumes to the attention of Dr. Kyle Charlton by email to clocktowerdentistry@gmail.com, fax to 519-627-7294, or drop off in person at The Clocktower Dental Centre located at 210 James St., Wallaceburg. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From $23.00 per hour Benefits: * Dental care * On-site parking Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday * No weekends Experience: * Dental Assisting: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: * Dental Assitant (preferred) Work Location: In person Expected start date: 2024-12-16