Certified Dental Assistant - Waterloo, ON

Arvanitis & Associates is currently hiring a Full Time enthusiastic and energetic Dental Assistant to join our team of professionals at our clinic in Waterloo, ON.

*** Monday 10-8, T-Th 8-6, Friday 8-3:30pm (one evening/week needed) ***

** New Grads welcome to apply**

** This role includes a competitive base wage, paid vacation and more! **

Duties:

• Understands and adheres to Radiographic Quality Assurance Controls, Infection Control, WHMIS and all other applicable laws and regulations to provide a safe environment for patients and staff. Regularly monitors applicable journals and articles recommending updates to Altima systems as appropriate.
• Ensures all clinical and storage areas are clean, neat and free from clutter and prohibited/ unnecessary materials at all times.
• Ensures all treatment plans are entered into Dentrix and presented appropriately to each patient.
• Monitors dental supply inventory on a weekly and monthly basis. Suggests effective action plans to maintain supplies costs within budget.
• Maintains patient relations through ongoing dialogue with patients before, during and after treatment. Identifies and responds to dissatisfied patients with the appropriate recovery action. Conducts care calls post treatment to ensure patient comfort, answer questions and resolve any concerns.
• Supports the clinical department by ensuring instruments and equipment are in working condition, sterile, disinfected and ready for use. Ensures that set-up of operatory is complete and ready for patient arrival.
• This clinic is fully digital

Qualifications:

• Completion of a Certified Dental Assisting Diploma Required
• Current registration with HARP is required
• Experience with Dentrix is considered an asset

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Altima Dental welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Altima strongly believes that diversity in the workplace is essential to our success. As a result, we are committed to providing equal opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

If accommodation is needed in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format please e-mail a request to talent@altima.ca

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