Dental Assistant

MLP Dental; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic dental team as a Certified Dental Assistant with an ortho focus, where your role extends beyond chairside assisting to encompass patient coordination and communication. Ideal candidates will have a passion for orthodontics, strong interpersonal skills, and experience in treatment coordination, contributing to a high-functioning environment dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Paid working interview

Signing bonus for local candidates

Relocation bonus

Mentorship and professional growth

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in ortho or treatment coordination preferred.
• Outgoing personality with a professional approach.
• Desire to contribute to a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients through their orthodontic journey and help build treatment plans.
• Communicate effectively with patients and ensure appointment scheduling.
• Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for patients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational strengths

Education

Certified Dental Assistant

Tools

Digital tools

Job description

Certified Dental Assistant – Ortho Focused / Treatment Coordinator

Are you a confident, high-performing Certified Dental Assistant with a passion for orthodontics and patient care? We’re looking for a skilled CDA—with a preferred Ortho Module—to join our dynamic team in a Treatment Coordinator role that blends clinical knowledge with communication and coordination expertise.

About the Role

This isn’t just a chairside assisting role—it’s an opportunity to play a central part in guiding patients through their orthodontic journey. You’ll help build and communicate treatment plans, ensure appointments are booked in the right sequence, and serve as a knowledgeable, compassionate point of contact for our patients.

We’ll provide training on our systems, but we’re looking for someone who understands the “why” behind the “how”—and can confidently convey that to patients.

What You Bring

• Certified Dental Assistant (Ortho Module preferred)
• 3–5 years of experience, ideally in ortho or treatment coordination
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A confident, outgoing personality with a professional and reliable approach
• Organizational strengths and ease with digital tools (we use Tracker and digital charting)
• A desire to contribute to a high-functioning, collaborative team

Schedule

32–40 hours / week (typically 36–40)

Flexible scheduling available within clinic needs

Clinic Hours

Tuesday & Wednesday : 7 : 30 am – 6 : 00 pm

30–$36 / hr (based on experience)

Paid working interview at $35 / hr

Signing bonus for local candidates

Relocation bonus for those moving to Vernon, BC

Supportive training, mentorship, and professional growth

Why Join Us?

Our clinic is a fast-paced, fun, and service-driven environment where excellence in patient care is our top priority. We live by our values :

Respect

Integrity

Communication

Accountability

Propel over profit

If you're looking for a role that values your experience, supports your growth, and makes a real impact— we want to hear from you!

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