Dental Assistant

Canadian Orthodontic Partners; Bedford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading orthodontic service provider in Bedford, Nova Scotia, is looking for a Certified Dental Assistant. This full-time role involves ensuring optimal patient care, maintaining clinical supplies, and supporting a collaborative team environment. Candidates should have dental assistant experience and excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive wages and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage plus quarterly bonus

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision

Yearly CDA licensing fees covered

Educational reimbursement program

Uniform and shoe allowance

Guaranteed shift hours

Qualifications

• Desire to help, educate and improve our patients’ lives.
• Ability to make patients feel comfortable and at ease.
• Experience in an orthodontic office is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Bring patients in for their visit enthusiastically.
• Ensure optimal hygiene treatment based on clinical findings.
• Prepare and maintain all dental instruments and supplies.
• Organize and maintain a clean clinical area.
• Work cohesively with team members.

Skills

Dental Assistant experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Completion of NDAEB Exam

Job description

Overview

Bedford Orthodontics has an exciting full-time, permanent opening, looking for a talented Certified Dental Assistant to join our Bedford, Nova Scotia team! Canadian Orthodontic Partners provides support services to Bedford Orthodontics and our national network of community-based clinics in delivering personalized Orthodontic treatment. We provide an enhanced level of patient care and service experience in our clinics putting patient care above all else. Come join a team that shares, collaborates, and learns with a vision of becoming the icon of orthodontic excellence by building self-esteem, one beautiful smile at a time.

What We Offer

• Competitive Hourly Wage + Quarterly Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Orthodontic Coverage for employees and their families.
• Yearly CDA licensing fees covered by the employer.
• Annual Uniform and Shoe Allowance.
• Educational Reimbursement Program.
• Guaranteed shift hours and employees qualify for all Statutory Holidays.
• Real Career Growth Opportunities!

Key Responsibilities

• Bring patients in for their visit in an enthusiastic way, building a personal connection at every visit.
• Ensures that patients receive optimal hygiene treatment based on clinical findings and their goal for comprehensive oral health.
• Desire to help, educate and improve our patients’ lives.
• Prepare and maintain all dental instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Organize, clean, and maintain a clean and sterile clinical area.
• Maintain a positive attitude and work cohesively with fellow team members to provide an atmosphere of trust, respect, and cooperation.
• Perform any other tasks delegated or assigned by the Orthodontist or leadership team.
• Possess great energy for a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Dental Assistant experience
• Successfully completed CDA (Completion of NDAEB Exam)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; written and verbal, an ability to make patients feel comfortable and at ease.
• Great time management and organizational skills
• Experience in an orthodontic office is preferred but not required.
• Orthodontic Module is considered an asset, but not required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. Everyone who applies will be considered, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care