Dental Assistant

City of Toronto

Toronto, ON, CA
$34.53 - $37.68 ph
On-site
Dental operatory setup and breakdown
Sterilize instruments and disinfect areas
Assist dentist or dental hygienist
Establishes temporary dental clinics by locating, setting up, operating, taking down and loading portable equipment

Job Summary

  • Establishes temporary dental clinics by locating, setting up, operating, taking down and loading portable equipment.
  • Provides prescribed dental health instruction to groups and individuals and demonstrates proper oral hygiene techniques.
  • Performs various clerical duties, including maintenance of patient records and administration of parent notification and consent cards.

Matching Summary

Establishes temporary dental clinics by locating, setting up, operating, taking down and loading portable equipment.

Salary

$34.53 - $37.68 per hour

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Dental operatory setup and breakdown
  • Sterilize instruments and disinfect areas
  • Assist dentist or dental hygienist
  • Patient management and education
  • Work with vulnerable populations

Nice-to-have

  • Fluency in a second language
  • HARP Certificate
  • ABELDent software knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Graduate of Dental Assistant Course or equivalent
  • Experience with dental instruments and equipment
  • Experience in dental asepsis procedures
  • Knowledge of IPAC practices
  • Knowledge of Public Health dental programs
  • Ability to perform four handed dentistry
  • Ability to work flexible hours

Work Rights

Not specified

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