Orthodontic Dental Assistant - Pleasant Valley Dental

Dentalcorp; Vernon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team dedicated to enhancing oral health and patient confidence at a leading dental practice. This role offers the opportunity to provide compassionate care using modern technology in a supportive environment. You'll engage with patients, ensuring their comfort and satisfaction while adhering to health and safety standards. With flexible schedules and a commitment to career development, this position is ideal for a motivated Dental Assistant looking to grow professionally. Be part of a community-focused practice that values work-life balance and continuous learning.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Access to continuing education

Work-life balance and flexibility

Modernized technology access

Qualifications

• Must be registered or certified as a Dental Assistant with the provincial body.
• Experience in orthodontic dental assisting is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical chairside assisting duties and maintain ethical behavior.
• Prepare treatment rooms following infection control protocols.

Skills

Clinical chairside assisting

Patient relationship management

Infection control protocols

Health and safety requirements

Education

Registered Dental Assistant certification

Previous orthodontic dental assisting experience

Job description

About Us:

At Pleasant Valley Dental, our mission goes far beyond just cleaning and fixing teeth. We’re passionate about oral health because we understand the impact it can have on your confidence, your overall health, and your daily quality of life.

We promise to provide you and your family with the same level of quality, compassionate care that we do for our own, utilizing the latest technology to make your experience as relaxed, comfortable, and convenient as possible. We want our Vernon community to be happy and healthy!

Schedule: Thursday & Friday 8:45am - 5:15pm

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

1. Competitive compensation and incredible atmosphere to boot!
2. Career development to grow and evolve as a dental professional on your individual career path, including access to industry-leading continuing education
3. Attend social and CE events to network with dental professionals in your community
4. Work-life balance and flexibility
5. Access to modernized technology to provide optimal oral care to patients

Responsibilities:

1. Clinical chairside assisting duties including knowledge of instrumentation
2. Establish strong patient relationships while maintaining ethical professional behaviour
3. Prepare treatment room in accordance with infection control and practice protocols for each patient
4. Thorough understanding of practice health and safety requirements

The wage range is from $30.00 to $35.00 per hour depending on experience. Hourly wage is determined based on work experience and will be discussed during the interview process.

About You:

1. Registered and/or certified as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association
2. Previous orthodontic dental assisting experience is required

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.