Original job description
Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
A highly respected, modern 6-chair dental practice located in downtown Kamloops, BC, is expanding its team! Due to practice growth, we are seeking a dedicated, professional, and patient-centered Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) to join a collaborative clinical team. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive four-handed chairside dentistry across general and restorative procedures. Perform digital intraoral scanning, operate digital radiograph equipment, and assist with in-house crown milling workflows. Maintain strict Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) protocols, ensuring rigorous sterilization, instrument reprocessing, and operatory setup/breakdown. Deliver compassionate, patient-focused care, clearly communicating clinical procedures and post-operative instructions to foster patient comfort. Other duties as assigned Qualifications & Core Requirements Active registration and practicing license in good standing with the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP). Proficient in chairside assisting, taking digital radiographs, and IPAC standards; experience or training with digital intraoral scanners is highly valued. 1+ years of clinical CDA experience is preferred; enthusiastic new graduates with strong clinical foundations are welcome and encouraged to apply! Experience with ClearDent, digital radiography, or CAD/CAM workflows is an asset. Excellent verbal/written communication skills, strong reliability, professionalism, and a positive team-first mentality. Schedule, Compensation & Benefits Health & Extended Benefits: Extended Health & Vision Care coverage Paid Time Off: 2 weeks of paid vacation allocation per year. Compensation: $34 – $38 per hour How to Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume to Nexus Clinical Staffing. Email: sherry@nexusclinical.ca | Subject Line: Certified Dental Assistant - Kamloops Position
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Responsibilities
Provide four-handed chairside assistance for general and restorative procedures, including digital scanning, radiography, and support for in-house crown milling. Follow strict infection-control and sterilization procedures, prepare operatories, and communicate clearly and compassionately with patients about procedures and post-operative care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold active registration and a practicing license in good standing with the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals, and be proficient in chairside assisting, digital radiographs, and infection prevention and control. One or more years of clinical experience is preferred, while qualified new graduates are welcome; experience with ClearDent, digital radiography, or CAD/CAM is an asset.
Skills
- Four-Handed Chairside Assisting
- Digital Intraoral Scanning
- Digital Radiography
- Crown Milling
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Sterilization
- Instrument Reprocessing
- Operatory Setup and Breakdown
- Patient Communication
- Post-Operative Instructions
- ClearDent
- CAD/CAM Workflows
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Reliability
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Extended Health Coverage
- Vision Care
- Paid Vacation
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact email
sherry@nexusclinical.ca
Keywords
- Certified Dental Assistant
- BCCOHP Registration
- Practicing License
- Chairside Assisting
- Four-Handed Dentistry
- General Dentistry
- Restorative Dentistry
- Digital Intraoral Scanning
- Digital Radiography
- Crown Milling
- CAD/CAM
- ClearDent
- Infection Prevention and Control
- IPAC
- Sterilization
- Instrument Reprocessing
- Operatory Setup
- Patient-Centered Care
- Post-Operative Instructions
- Clinical Communication
