Level 2 Dental Assistant

Duties:

• Assist the dentist during dental procedures
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
• Take and develop dental x-rays
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care
• Perform basic laboratory tasks such as pouring models and fabricating temporary crowns
• Maintain accurate patient records and update medical documentation in the electronic health record system (Epic)
• Schedule patient appointments and manage the dental office's appointment calendar
• Assist with front desk duties such as answering phone calls, verifying insurance coverage, and processing payments

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program or equivalent work experience
• Current certification in dental radiography
• Proficiency in using dental software systems for patient scheduling, medical coding, and electronic health records (EHR)
• Strong communication skills and ability to provide compassionate care to patients of all ages, including pediatrics
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM technology for digital impressions and restorations is a plus
• Ability to perform patient assessments, including taking vital signs and medical history

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00-$29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement: French not required

Schedule: Monday to Friday, Weekends as needed

Licence/Certification: Certified Dental Assistant (required)

Work Location: In person