Dental Assistant

Hunter Dental has proudly been serving the Markham community for over 60 years. Our vision is to simply help our patients achieve the highest level of dental health, in a caring and comfortable environment. Dr. Rory Hunter and the Associate Dentists are constantly upgrading their skills and knowledge while leveraging the best technology to better serve our patients. Our staff takes pride in what we do here at Hunter Dental. Every day, we practice modern dentistry while adhering to traditional values.  Our practice is conveniently located in a beautiful heritage building at 34 Main St N in Downtown Markham.  https://www.hunterdental.net/site/home  Schedule: Part-time  Monday: 8am - 5pm  Friday: 8am - 4pm  1x Saturday: 8am - 1pm  The Opportunity  We are currently looking to hire a Dental Assistant to join our busy and well-established practice. The successful candidate will have a passion for building strong patient relationships and contributing to the ongoing oral health of their community. As a Dental Assistant at our practice, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from a strong team of dental professionals.  Why Should You Join? • Competitive compensation & benefits: Our compensation packages are reviewed annually in a comparative study that ensures alignment with industry standards. • Established and stable practice: Our successful practice is a leader in patient care, providing a range of services to a loyal and established patient base. • Health & Safety and Compliance: The practice has a strong health and safety culture, with compliance measures embedded in every aspect of the workplace. • Career development: A career with us ensures you have the support, tools, and encouragement you need to grow and evolve as a professional on your individual career path, including access to industry-leading continuing education through the award-winning DC Institute (dcinstitute.ca) • Respect for our people: The team is built on a culture of respect and positivity, where we celebrate individuality and value each other's unique strengths and contributions. • Work-life flexibility: Everyone has a life outside the practice, and we are committed to helping each team member find a healthy, sustainable balance between home and career.  Responsibilities: • Clinical chairside assisting duties including knowledge of instrumentation • Establish strong patient relationships while maintaining ethical professional behaviour • Prepare treatment room in accordance with infection control and practice protocols for each patient • Thorough understanding of practice health and safety requirements  About You: • Registered and/or certified as a Dental Assistant with the Ontario Dental Assisting Association • Certified with the National Dental Assistant Examining Board (N.D.A.E.B) • HARP certified • Previous dental assisting experience is preferred • Strong written and communication skills • Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills • Punctual and reliable  dentalcorp Total Rewards + Perks  Team members have access to a range of resources focused on enhancing their personal and professional lives. We provide annual compensation reviews, voluntary RRSP contributions, and industry-leading learning and development opportunities. Our team members also enjoy extensive discounts on many services and activities including an exclusive corporate gym membership program; reduced rates on home and auto insurance; and unlimited access to a variety of discounted entertainment, hotels, products and services. Our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) connects team members and their families with complimentary, confidential, short-term counseling and advisory services. dentalcorp is continuously evolving and enhancing the programs to offer our team members exclusive benefits that complement their lifestyle.  Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We thank all applicants, but only suitable applicants will be contacted. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our Talent Team at 416-558-8338. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible