Dental Assistant - Summit Dental Clinic

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

Job summary

Summit Dental Clinic in Kamloops is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide clinical chairside support in a welcoming environment. The role offers a full-time schedule without evenings or weekends, competitive pay, and numerous benefits including career development opportunities and a rewards package. Candidates must be registered or certified dental assistants with preferred experience.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Total rewards package including discounts and gym membership

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Career development opportunities

Access to modernized technology

Work-life balance and flexibility

Qualifications

• Registered and/or certified as a Dental Assistant with a provincial regulatory body is required.
• Previous dental assisting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical chairside assisting duties, ensuring knowledge of instrumentation.
• Establish strong patient relationships while maintaining ethical professional behavior.
• Prepare treatment room according to infection control protocols.

Skills

Clinical chairside assisting

Patient relationship management

Infection control protocols

Health and safety understanding

Education

Registered Dental Assistant certification

Job description

Discover Exceptional Dental Care at Summit Dental Clinic – Proudly Serving Kamloops for Over 26 Years!

Conveniently located in the heart of Kamloops, Summit Dental Clinic has been a trusted name in dental care for more than 26 years. Under the expert leadership of Dr. Daniel Wotton, our clinic is dedicated to helping patients of all ages achieve healthy, beautiful smiles.

At Summit Dental, we’re passionate about creating a welcoming, family-friendly environment where you feel comfortable and cared for from the moment you walk through our doors. Experience the perfect blend of modern dental technology and compassionate, personalized care – right here in Kamloops.

We offer a comprehensive range of general and cosmetic dentistry services designed to meet all your oral health needs. From routine cleanings and checkups to advanced fillings, restorations, teeth whitening, and more – we’ve got you covered.

Schedule: Fulltime (No evenings and no weekends)!

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
  
  
  

The wage range is from $27 to $31 per hour, reflective of experience. Hourly wage is determined based on the candidate’s work experience and will be discussed during the interview process.

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 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.