Dental Assistant Level Ii

  • Thunder Bay
  • Sovereign Dental

Sovereign Dental has an employee leaving to continue their education and we are looking to fill the position with a suitable fit, a true team player. We are hiring for a Full-Time permanent Level II Dental Assistant that is experienced and contributes to the close positive culture and continued success at our Thunder Bay Sovereign location. Our team also works in a specialized Pediatric Dentistry environment where customer service and patient care are our primary focus. We offer full benefits and competitive pay relative to experience.

New graduates are welcome to apply.

Education and Qualification

  • Completion of a Certified Dental Assistant training program is required

Job description

  • Assisting with dental procedures such as restorations, endos, crowns, implants, stainless steel crowns and extractions to mentions a few.
  • Taking & pouring up dental impressions
  • Preparing patients for dental surgery
  • Sterilizing instruments following strict IPAC guidelines
  • Operating equipment and monitors
  • Communicating with patients with regards to treatment options and financial considerations
  • Performing administrative tasks
  • Preparing examination areas
  • Cleaning up and disinfecting the operatory after procedures

Technical Skills :

  • Knowledge of advanced dental procedures to anticipate the order of operations
  • Ability to take good X-rays, dental impressions, and blood pressure readings
  • Knowledge of dental materials and maintaining equipment

Accommodations : Only those selected during the recruitment process will be contacted for an interview.

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Salary : $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits :

  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Experience :

  • Dental Assisting: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • National Dental Assisting Examining Board Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person