Dental Assistant - Part-time

Part-Time | Minimum 12-Month Maternity Leave Coverage

We're looking for a Certified Level II Dental Assistant to join our team on a consistent part-time schedule:

• Tuesday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Wednesday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Alternating Fridays: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Start date:

As soon as possible

Contract length:
Minimum 12 months, with the possibility of extension depending on the timing of the team member's return and practice needs.

This position is an existing vacancy created by a maternity leave.

Nia Dental Studio is a patient-centred dental practice in Barrie that has been serving Simcoe County and the surrounding area since 1987.

Our team provides comprehensive general, cosmetic, restorative, surgical, and physiologic dentistry with a strong focus on continuing education, modern technology, and creating an exceptional patient experience.

Our philosophy is simple: "Smiles that heal and smiles that appeal."

We are looking for an experienced, dependable, positive, and detail-oriented Certified Level II Dental Assistant to join our clinical team while one of our team members is on maternity leave.

This is an excellent opportunity for an assistant who enjoys clinical dentistry, values teamwork, and would like exposure to a broad range of procedures and modern dental technology.

At Nia Dental Studio, dental assistants are an important part of the clinical team and patient experience.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work with a supportive and collaborative dental team
• Enjoy a consistent and predictable part-time schedule
• Assist with a broad range of dentistry, including restorative, cosmetic, endodontic, implant, oral surgery, and physiologic dentistry
• Work in a modern, digitally focused practice
• Gain exposure to technologies including CEREC, Dentrix, digital radiography, and intraoral scanning
• Continue developing your clinical skills through ongoing learning and continuing education
• Work in a patient-centred environment where quality, communication, preparation, and teamwork are valued
• Receive competitive compensation based on your experience and qualifications

As a Certified Dental Assistant, you will work closely with the dentist and the rest of our clinical team to provide efficient, comfortable, and high-quality care to our patients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing chairside assistance during a variety of dental procedures
• Preparing operatories, instruments, materials, and equipment before procedures
• Anticipating the needs of the dentist throughout treatment
• Taking and processing digital dental radiographs in accordance with applicable requirements
• Maintaining accurate patient records and clinical information using Dentrix
• Assisting with CEREC and digital restorative workflows where applicable
• Following current infection prevention and control protocols
• Maintaining clean, organized, properly stocked, and fully prepared treatment rooms
• Assisting with instrument processing and sterilization as required
• Providing patients with clear pre-operative and post-operative instructions
• Helping patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout their appointments
• Supporting efficient patient flow and communication between the clinical and administrative teams
• Contributing to a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment

• Graduate of a recognized Dental Assisting program
• Certified Dental Assistant Level II qualifications appropriate for intra-oral duties
• NDAEB certification, where required for Level II duties
• Current CPR certification
• Strong chairside assisting skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational and…