Dental Assistant Level I or II

Our client in Maple is looking for a Level I or II Dental Assistant full-time. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic team player who is dedicated to patient care. This office offers Health Benefits!

POSITION/

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Level I or II Dental Assistant
• Must have a minimum of 2+ years of experience
• MUST be able to communicate well

LOCATION
:
Jane/Major Mac Kenzie (Free Parking)

HOURS:

• Mon 10-7, 1 a month 11-8
• Tues 10-7
• Wed & Thurs 9-5
• Fri closed
• Alternating Sat 8:30-2:30, None in the summer & closed long weekends
• (Open end of Sept to Mid May)

COMPENSATION:

• $28-$31+ depending on experience and performance

JOB OVERVIEW:

• Assisting dentist during dental procedures, featuring handing instruments and other materials
• Sterilizing instruments
• Assisting dentist with restoration - crowns, bridges, porcelain veneers, fillings, extractions, root canals, implants, Invisalign, etc.
• Placement and removal of rubber dams
• Taking x-rays of patients' teeth and exposing dental diagnostic x-rays
• Using suction and swabs to keep patients' mouths clear and dry during procedures
• Taking preliminary impressions of teeth for study models
• Applying pit and fissure sealants and topical anesthetics
• Questioning patients about their medical history and recording the information for dentist's reference
• Advising patients on dental care, oral hygiene, and plaque control programs
• Making patients of all ages feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment

Please submit your resume as a Word document. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.