Dental Assistant - Acadian Smiles

Dentalcorp Canada; Meteghan, Cameron Lake; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in dental care is seeking a compassionate Level II Dental Assistant to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will provide exceptional patient care, assist in clinical procedures, and ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all patients. With a focus on innovation and community, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow your career while making a lasting impact on the smiles of your community. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your professional development through access to modern technology and continuing education.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Corporate gym membership program

Discounts on home and auto insurance

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance and flexibility

Access to modern technology

Qualifications

• Registered as a Level II Dental Assistant with provincial regulatory body.
• Previous dental assisting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical chairside assisting duties and prepare treatment rooms.
• Establish strong patient relationships and maintain ethical behavior.
• Understand health and safety requirements in practice.

Skills

Clinical chairside assisting

Patient relationship management

Infection control protocols

Health and safety compliance

Education

Level II Dental Assistant certification

Job description

About Us:

At Acadian Smiles, we're more than just a dental clinic—we're a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care to our community in Meteghan and beyond. Located at 8174 Highway 1, our clinic serves patients from Yarmouth, Digby, and Shelburne Counties, offering comprehensive dental services for individuals of all ages.

Under the leadership of Dr. Sukhdip Singh, our practice emphasizes personalized care, utilizing the latest dental technologies to ensure optimal outcomes. We offer a range of services, including preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and surgical treatments, all tailored to meet the unique needs of our patients.

Our clinic is designed with patient comfort in mind, featuring wheelchair accessibility, on-site parking, and multilingual services in English, French, Hindi, and Punjabi. We also provide sedation options to help ease dental anxiety and accommodate families with multiple appointment bookings.

If you're passionate about patient care and eager to contribute to a team that values innovation, compassion, and community, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the smiles and well-being of our patients.

Schedule:

• Monday - Thursday 8 AM - 5 PM
• Friday - 8 AM - 2 PM

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Competitive compensation
• Total rewards package that offers discounts on many services and activities including an exclusive corporate gym membership program; reduced rates on home and auto insurance; unlimited access to a variety of discounted entertainment, hotels, products, services and so much more!
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) that connects team members and their families with complimentary, confidential, short-term counseling and advisory services
• Career development to grow and evolve as a dental professional on your individual career path, including access to industry-leading continuing education
• Attend social and CE events to network with dental professionals in your community
• Work-life balance and flexibility
• Access to modernized technology to provide optimal oral care to patients

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 Level II Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association is required
• Previous dental assisting experience is preferred

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.