Certified Dental Assistant
- Surrey, BC, Canada
$31 to $36 CAD / hour · Part-time
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- $31 to $36 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Part-time
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
A busy, well-established, technology-focused dental practice in Surrey’s Strawberry Hill is seeking a Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) to join their team. The practice provides general, cosmetic, surgical, and emergency dental care and is looking for someone who is passionate about patient care and eager to learn.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist with fillings, crowns, extractions, root canals, and other general dentistry procedures
- Provide chairside assistance during Invisalign treatments
- Prepare, sterilize, and organize dental instruments and equipment
- Take dental radiographs (X-rays) and ensure patient comfort throughout treatment
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment while following sterilization and safety protocols
- Provide excellent patient care and answer patient questions as needed
Compensation:
- $31–$36 per hour, based on experience and Tracker proficiency
Schedule:
- Monday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Closed Saturdays on long weekends
Requirements:
- Registered as a Licensed Dental Assistant with BCCOHP
- 18+ months of CDA/LDA experience in Canada
- Local Anesthetic (LA) Certification (or willing to obtain)
- Tracker experience preferred
- Strong communication and critical thinking skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
If you are interested, please apply with your updated resume. Qualified applicants can expect to receive a text message from WORKFORCE Dental Staffing.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Assist the dentist with general dental procedures and Invisalign treatments, take radiographs, and prepare, sterilize, and organize instruments and equipment. Maintain accurate patient records, follow safety and sterilization protocols, keep the work area organized, and provide attentive patient care.
Requirements
Applicants must be registered as a Licensed Dental Assistant with BCCOHP and have at least 18 months of CDA/LDA experience in Canada. Local Anesthetic certification is required or must be obtained, while Tracker experience is preferred; strong communication, critical thinking, a positive attitude, and willingness to learn are also sought.
Skills
- Chairside Assistance
- Dental Radiography
- Instrument Sterilization
- Patient Care
- Patient Recordkeeping
- General Dentistry Procedures
- Invisalign Assistance
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Tracker Software
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Licensed Dental Assistant
- Certified Dental Assistant
- BCCOHP Registration
- Local Anesthetic Certification
- Tracker
- Dental Radiographs
- X-Rays
- Chairside Assistance
- Invisalign
- Fillings
- Crowns
- Extractions
- Root Canals
- General Dentistry
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Surgical Dentistry
- Emergency Dental Care
- Instrument Sterilization
- Dental Equipment
- Patient Records
- Patient Care
- Safety Protocols
- Communication
- Critical Thinking