Sinai Health is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant.
Working within the Department of Dentistry, a busy hospital based dental clinic, you will perform a variety of dental assisting duties.
You will assist the dentists, specialists, residents, and hygienists during restorative, preventive and surgical procedures so that as a team, the dental staff can deliver the most efficient, effective care possible.
Our clinic specializes with medically complex care along with adults with special needs, providing all aspects of dental care.
Our team consists of general dentists as well as various specialists.
Performing a variety of dental assisting duties required to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of Clinic operations you will ensure the optimal function of the Dental Operatory at your assigned site and the clinic.
You will assist the dentists, residents, and hygienists during restorative or preventive procedures so that as a team, the dental staff can deliver the most efficient, effective care possible.
In this role you will: Participate in Quality Assurance duties, including recording daily, weekly, monthly and annually quality assurance records Ensure all procedures are performed in accordance to policy and procedures Prepare and organize the dental operatories with appropriate dental and surgery instruments, equipment and materials Provide Clinical Chairside Assisting to staff dentists, dental residents, dental students Provide Dental Charting for dental clinicians, residents and students Review patient records in preparation for appointments/treatments Expose, process, mount and record radiographs requested by the dentist, as qualified with the Ministry of Health, under the Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act Be responsible for reprocessing, packaging, sterilizing and maintenance of instruments and equipment, in accordance with RCDSO, departmental and hospital infection control policies and standards of practice.
Ensure maintenance of equipment, report any problems to the clinic manager Manage the ordering of supplies; inventory management Exercise excellent communication skills with patients and staff Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required
