Dental Assistant

Job summary

Assist with oral surgery procedures, prepare workstations, take dental X-rays, and clean and sterilize instruments while maintaining equipment. Welcome and prepare patients, manage charts, and provide pre- and post-operative instructions.

Job details

We are seeking a HARP-certified Dental Assistant to join our busy oral surgery specialty practice in Ancaster. Key Responsibilities: Assist with oral surgery procedures Prepare workstations and take periapical and panoramic x-rays Clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment Welcome and prepare patients, manage charts, and provide pre- and post-operative instructions Requirements: Previous experience in dental assisting, preferably within oral surgery, is highly desirable Proficiency with dental software is preferred Knowledge of medical terminology relevant to dentistry and surgical procedures Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients of all ages Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical setting while maintaining attention to detail Certification or training in dental assisting is required (Level II) Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively Must be a team player Schedule: Monday to Friday (no weekends or evenings) Shifts between 7:00 am – 5:00 pm (7-8 hour daily shifts based on patient schedule) Compensation & Benefits: Pay: Competitive Benefits: Dental, extended health, vision (after 3 month probationary period) Qualifications: Experience: 1 year preferred Certification: Dental Assisting Level II (preferred) This is an in-person position. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Assist with oral surgery procedures, prepare workstations, take dental X-rays, and clean and sterilize instruments while maintaining equipment. Welcome and prepare patients, manage charts, and provide pre- and post-operative instructions.

Requirements

Dental Assisting Level II certification or training is required, and one year of experience is preferred, ideally in oral surgery. Candidates should have dental terminology knowledge, strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask and work effectively as part of a team; dental software proficiency is preferred.

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Extended Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Oral Surgery Assistance
• Dental X-Rays
• Periapical X-Rays
• Panoramic X-Rays
• Instrument Sterilization
• Equipment Maintenance
• Patient Preparation
• Patient Communication
• Pre- and Post-Operative Instructions
• Chart Management
• Dental Software
• Dental Medical Terminology
• Organization
• Multitasking
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Healthcare