Certified Dental Assistant (Hamilton)

We’re Hiring: Dental Assistant (Level I or Level II)

At Passion Dental Group, we believe great dental care goes beyond procedures - it’s about creating a warm, comfortable experience, building lasting trust, and helping our patients feel their absolute best.

Position Details

• Job Type: Part-time and Full-time (schedule finalized with hiring manager)

• Hours & Availability: Candidates must be flexible to work within the clinic's operating hours:

Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Saturday – Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Location: Assigned to one of 6 clinic locations in Hamilton, ON
• Compensation: $24.00 – $30.00 / hour (commensurate with certification level and experience)

About the Role

We are looking for dedicated and compassionate Level I or Level II Dental Assistants to join our team, with opportunities available at our 6 Hamilton clinic locations. Whether you are a Level I assistant looking to grow your clinical expertise or an experienced Level II certified assistant ready to make an immediate impact, we offer a supportive, high-energy environment where your skills and patient-first mindset are genuinely valued.

What You’ll Do

• Chairside Support: Assist dentists during a variety of routine and complex clinical procedures, including extractions, root canals, bone grafts, and implant surgeries.
• Patient Care & Education: Guide patients through their appointments, explaining post-treatment care, oral hygiene practices, and treatment procedures with empathy and clarity.
• Sterilization & IPAC: Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments in strict compliance with infection control protocols.
• Radiology & Diagnostics: Take and process dental X-rays (for Level II / HARP certified candidates) and digital scans.
• Clinical Administration: Maintain accurate digital patient records, assist with inventory management, and support front desk operations with scheduling or patient intake when needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Certification: Graduation from an accredited Dental Assisting program (Level I or Level II certification).
• Certifications: Active HARP certification
• Experience: 1+ years of clinical dental assisting experience preferred, though motivated recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Communication & Tech Skills: Strong interpersonal communication skills and comfort with dental management software and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Availability: Evening and weekend availability to support clinic operating hours.

Preferred Assets:

• Experience with iTero scanning
• Up-to-date IPAC and WHMIS training

Why Join Passion Dental Group?

We invest in our people first. We aim to build an internal culture that supports continuous learning, professional growth, and personal success.

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