Certified Dental Assistant - Oakmount Dental

Oakmountdental; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Gym discounts

Insurance savings

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Oakmount Dental in South Burnaby, Canada, is seeking a Dental Assistant to join a team with 25+ years of service. The role includes room prep, assisting dentists and hygienists, taking X-rays, infection control, patient education, scheduling support, and collaboration with the team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Candidates must be registered/certified as a Dental Assistant with the provincial regulatory body; prior dental assisting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered and/or Certified as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association is required.
• Previous dental assisting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures, ensuring a clean and safe environment.
• Assist dentists and hygienists during treatments, maintaining patient comfort and workflow.
• Take dental X-rays and digital images as required.
• Perform instrument sterilization and infection control following IPAC standards.
• Update patient charts and provide education on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Support scheduling, patient flow, and administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with the dental team to deliver efficient, high-quality care.
• Follow all privacy, safety, and regulatory guidelines.
• Establish strong patient relationships while maintaining ethical professional behaviour.

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

Registered with Provincial regulatory body

Job description

Get to Know Us:

Oakmount Dental has been serving South Burnaby and the surrounding communities for more than 25 years. At our practice, we provide a wide range of services ranging from general dentistry to cosmetic dentistry, dental Implants, children’s dentistry, oral surgery, and much more.

Our dental care staff are highly regarded in their field and provide unparalleled dental care in a safe and soothing environment. Our team is passionately dedicated to continuing education and attend continuing education courses to stay on top of the current knowledge.

Schedule:

Monday: 12:00 pm tp 8:00pm

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm

What Sets Us Apart:

• Grow Without Limits:We’llmatch your ambition,curiosityand drive to be your best with award-winning education, hands-on experience, realrecognitionand proven pathways that grow yourexpertiseon your terms
• Brilliant Rewards:Competitive pay with annual reviews, RRSP matching to grow your future, and a comprehensive total-rewards package, which includes gym discounts, insurance savings, entertainment deals, and more, along with access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Build Your Career with Us:Be part of a team that shares expertise, tackles challenges together, and works with modern technology, tools, and systems so you can focus on what matters most: patient care, professional development, and practice growth
• Culture & Flexibility:Career development with industry-leading CE, social and networking events, and a flexible, work-life balanced environment that supports your professional growth

The wage for this Dental Assistant position is $31-$36/hour depending on skills, experience, and location.

Your Role:

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures, ensuring a clean and safe environment
• Assist dentists and hygienists during treatments, maintaining patient comfort and workflow
• Take dental X-rays and digital images as required
• Perform instrument sterilization and infection control following IPAC standards
• Update patient charts and provide education on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
• Support scheduling, patient flow, and administrative tasks
• Collaborate with the dental team to deliver efficient, high-quality care
• Follow all privacy, safety, and regulatory guidelines
• Establish strong patient relationships while maintaining ethical professional behaviour

About You:

• Registered and/or Certified as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association is required
• Previous dental assisting experience is preferred

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities and patients we serve. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation during the application or hiring process are encouraged to contact our Recruitment Team; all requests will be reviewed and addressed on a case-by-case basis.