DA - Dental Assistant

Why join MCA Dental Group?

One of the core strengths is the passion our team members share. We value the relationships our Dental Assistants develop with patients, and we recognize how integral your role is to the overall success of the office! We invest in training and development for Dental Assistants to help them achieve advancement and reach their professional and personal goals.

• Access more locations giving you the opportunity for schedule flexibility or relocation
• Upward career mobility
• Mentorship
• Opportunity to learn and work in different types of dentistry
• A fun, welcoming environment focused on patient care

About the Job:

We are looking for an outstanding Dental Assistant to join our team and add to our overall patient experience. The successful candidate will have a passion for building strong patient relationships and contributing to success of the office.

Schedule: Mon Wed Thurs 8:30-5:15 Tues 8:30-8:00 Fri 7:30-2:00

Location: Oasis Edward St

Responsibilities:

• Establish strong patient relationships while maintaining ethical professional behaviour
• Clinical chairside assisting duties for a variety of dental procedures such as, but not limited to: general dentistry, endodontics, surgery
• Radiographs (as prescribed by the Dentist) or dental impressions as required
• Lab duties, as required (impressions, fabrication of mouthguards, etc.)
• Sterilization and disinfection with required reporting
• Ensure that the dentist you are assisting has the necessary dental supplies on hand to perform dental procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms in accordance with best practices of infection control
• Thorough understanding and respect of health and safety requirements
• Assist dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary
• Assist in updating and maintaining client dentalrecords and appointments
• Ensure all treatment consent forms have been completed and gathered
• Provide post-operative care instructions as required
• Ensuring all clinical and storage areas are clean and organized
• Monitor, maintain/order dental supply inventory on a weekly and monthly basis as required
• Identify gaps in clinical schedule and make recommendations to the Office Manager
• Collaborate with colleagues during down-time in schedule
• Attend continuing education events from time to time and as required

Requirements:

• Graduate from applicable Dental Assisting Program (Level II)
• Successful completion of the National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB)
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail, organized and reliable
• Additional certification or training is an asset