Dental Assistant - Dawson Dental - Barrie

Job summary

The Dental Assistant will prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists during procedures to ensure high-quality patient care. They are also responsible for maintaining patient charts, taking X-rays, and providing oral hygiene education.

Job details

Get to Know Us: Join the team at Dawson Dental Barrie, where your passion for dentistry will help us improve the oral health and well-being of our community. Located in the beautiful city of Barrie, our modern practice is committed to providing exceptional dental care through personalized treatment plans and cutting-edge technology. Our mission is to build lasting relationships with our patients based on trust and mutual respect. Barrie offers a unique mix of city conveniences and natural beauty. Enjoy stunning waterfront views along Kempenfelt Bay, explore scenic trails, or partake in various recreational activities such as boating, hiking, and skiing. The city also features excellent schools, diverse dining options, and a growing arts and culture scene, making it a fantastic place to live and work. If you're dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and eager to join a supportive and dynamic team, we want to hear from you. Help us create healthy, beautiful smiles while experiencing the welcoming and vibrant lifestyle that Barrie has to offer. Apply today! Schedule: Full-Time Monday - Friday Ocasional Saturdays What Sets Us Apart: Grow Without Limits: We’ll match your ambition, curiosity and drive to be your best with award-winning education, hands-on experience, real recognition and proven pathways that grow your expertise on your terms Brilliant Rewards: Competitive pay with annual reviews, RRSP matching to grow your future, and a comprehensive total-rewards package, which includes gym discounts, insurance savings, entertainment deals, and more, along with access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program Build Your Career with Us: Be part of a team that shares expertise, tackles challenges together, and works with modern technology, tools, and systems so you can focus on what matters most: patient care, professional development, and practice growth Culture & Flexibility: Career development with industry-leading CE, social and networking events, and a flexible, work-life balanced environment that supports your professional growth The wage for this Dental Assistant position is $25-$30/hour depending on skills, experience, and location. Please note that this is a replacement job opening. Your Role: Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures, ensuring a clean and safe environment Assist dentists and hygienists during treatments, maintaining patient comfort and workflow Take dental X-rays and digital images as required Perform instrument sterilization and infection control following IPAC standards Update patient charts and provide education on oral hygiene and post-treatment care Support scheduling, patient flow, and administrative tasks Collaborate with the dental team to deliver efficient, high-quality care Follow all privacy, safety, and regulatory guidelines Establish strong patient relationships while maintaining ethical professional behaviour About You: Registered and/or Certified as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association is required Previous dental assisting experience is preferred Application Information: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities and patients we serve. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation during the application or hiring process are encouraged to contact our Recruitment Team; all requests will be reviewed and addressed on a case-by-case basis.

What you’ll do

The Dental Assistant will prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists during procedures to ensure high-quality patient care. They are also responsible for maintaining patient charts, taking X-rays, and providing oral hygiene education.

Requirements

Candidates must be registered or certified as a Dental Assistant with their provincial regulatory body. Previous dental assisting experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive pay • Annual reviews • RRSP matching • Gym discounts • Insurance savings • Entertainment deals • Employee and Family Assistance Program • Professional development • Continuing education

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Administrative Support · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• IPAC Standards · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Dental assisting
• Patient care
• Instrument sterilization
• Infection control
• Dental X-rays
• Digital imaging
• Patient charting
• Oral hygiene education
• Administrative support
• Scheduling
• IPAC standards
• Clinical workflow
• Workflow Management
• Curiosity
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Administrative Functions
• Dentistry
• Infection Control
• Treatment Planning
• Dental Care
• Medical Records
• Patient-Centered Care
• Patient Comfort
• Patient Flow
• Digital Image Processing
• Oral Health
• Sterilization
• Oral Hygiene
• Dental Radiography
• Dental Assisting

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Dental Assistant
• Dental Assistants and Therapists
• Dental Assistants