Company Information

Dr. Neil J. Gajjar and his team are committed to the oral health and happiness of our patients. We're proud to serve Mississauga and the Southern Ontario region. We offer a wide range of services, including dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, sleep dentistry and family dentistry.

Job Summary

NOTES:
Please do not apply unless you are a graduate of a dental assisting program
Minimum Requirements: Level 1 and HARP Certified
Saturday availability is a must (Clinic is closed on Sundays)

This is a support position that requires a significant ability to work in a team and at times independently. The ideal candidate is a bright problem-solver with a positive attitude and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced work environment. Must posses a team player attitude and have good people skills!

Responsibilities

Assisting the dentist and hygienist during a variety of treatment procedures;
Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays);
Asking about the patient’s medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse;
Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment;
Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment;
Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental
Treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling);
Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., toothbrushing, flossing and nutritional counseling);
Taking impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts (models of teeth);
Performing office management tasks that often require the use of a computer;
Assisting with and helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery
All other tasks as required

We thank all candidates for their interests. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

For more information about our clinic please visit our website http://www.drgajjar.com/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Certified Dental Assistant

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