Orthodontic Dental Assistant

City Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Edmonton is seeking a Full-Time Orthodontic Dental Assistant. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and detail-oriented, with strong communication skills. Responsibilities include assisting in orthodontic and pediatric procedures, along with sterilization duties. The position offers competitive pay, a $1,000 signing bonus, and benefits including travel incentive and vacation pay.

Benefits

Free Uniforms

Benefit Package

Travel Incentive

Vacation Pay

Bonus Pay

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented.
• Willingness to be cross-trained.
• Must be willing to travel between office locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with orthodontic procedures.
• Perform sterilization and infection control.
• Provide support in pediatric dentistry as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Computer proficient

Ability to work with children

Positive attitude

Education

High School diploma

Completion of an approved Dental Assistant program

Certification as a Dental Assistant (RDA)

Orthodontic module

Certified in CPR

Tools

Dolphin

Curve

Job description

Job Description

If you are looking for a long‑term position as an Orthodontic Dental Assistant in progressive, state‑of‑the‑art offices, with great pay and benefits please read below! We are looking for a Full‑Time Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our office (on average 32‑40 hrs / week). The successful applicant must be self‑motivated, organized, detail oriented, caring and a compassionate individual to connect with team members, parents and patients. It is also important that this person possesses a positive attitude with professional commitment and is friendly and outgoing in a team‑oriented environment.

Requirements

• High School diploma


• Completion of an approved Dental Assistant program and certification as a Dental Assistant (RDA)


• Orthodontic module


• Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)


• Must be computer proficient and learn new software easily (software used in our office are Dolphin and Curve)


• Excellent communication skills


• Availability to work during applicable business hours


• Ability to work well with children of all ages


• Proficient in English


• Willingness to be cross‑trained between orthodontic and pediatric procedures


• Must be willing to travel between different office locations

Responsibilities

• Orthodontic assistant duties


• Pediatric Dentistry assistant duties (as needed)


• Sterilization and infection control

Qualifications

• RDA License


• Orthodontic Module


• Scaling Module (Preferably)

This Position Offers

• 5 convenient locations and state‑of‑the‑art offices


• Professional clinical teams


• Fulltime hours (3‑5 days per week)


• Pay based on experience

Benefits

• Free Uniforms


• Benefit Package


• Travel Incentive


• Vacation Pay


• Bonus Pay

Job Type: Full‑Time

$1,000 signing bonus for the successful candidate