Licensed Dental Assistant - Driftwood Dental

Dentalcorp Health Services LTD.; Canada; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Gym discounts

Insurance savings

EFAP access

Job summary

Driftwood Dental in the Comox Valley, Canada, seeks a licensed Dental Assistant to join a modern practice led by Dr. John McGaw. Prepare rooms, assist dentists, take X-rays, sterilize instruments, and manage patient flow with a focus on comfort and safety.

Candidates must be registered and/or certified with the provincial regulatory body. Previous experience preferred. We offer competitive pay, RRSP matching, and a comprehensive rewards package within a supportive team focused on patient care

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.

Skills

Dental Assistant

Job description

Get to Know Us:

Conveniently located in the Comox Valley, Driftwood Dental has been serving the community since 1992. We offer a wide range of services, including general and cosmetic dentistry, dentures, orthodontics, oral surgery and emergency procedures. Our team, led by Dr. John McGaw, pride ourselves on providing quality dental care and 4.8 stars on Google reviews, evidence of our exceptional patient service, commitment to continuous learning and innovative technology.

Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:45 am to 4:15 pm

What Sets Us Apart:

Grow Without Limits: We’ll match your ambition, curiosity and drive to be your best with award-winning education, hands‑on experience, real recognition and proven pathways that grow your expertise on 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 $33-$39/hour depending on skills, experience, and location.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

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.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities and patients we serve.

Our purpose is to provide the best care for our patients. We empower our people and our practices with resources and technology to deliver exceptional care and patient outcomes. We are the future of dentistry: a network-driven, entrepreneurial approach with the knowledge, scale and cutting-edge technology to transform healthcare in Canada.