Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) – Dr Tom Moonen Inc – Westview Orthodontics – North Vancouver, BC Full Time

We are looking for a passionate and energetic Certified Dental Assistant to join our well-established practice in North Vancouver, B.C. We are looking for someone who enjoys taking on new responsibilities and is willing to enroll in the Ortho Module with support from our practice.

Our goals include providing exceptional patient care, preserving, and continually strengthening the patient-doctor relationship, fostering an inclusive culture, and fully supporting our team members.

About the role:

The Certified Dental Assistant is a key member of our clinical team, responsible for providing all aspects of clinical patient care in a professional, efficient, and caring manner. The Certified Dental Assistant is involved in a wide range of patient care activities, including assisting the doctor during appointments, sterilization procedures, setting up the operatories, taking impressions and x-rays, and updating patient records.

What you will be doing – key responsibilities:

· Prepare patients for treatment by welcoming, comforting, and seating patients

· Build positive relationships with patients, families, and coworkers to ensure the targeted outcome treatment remains on schedule

· Educate patients on oral hygiene

· Enter detailed chart/record notations in the practice management system

· Take x-rays, photos, impressions and intraoral scans

· Provide patient instruction/education

· Provide reports to parents/guardians

· Assist Orthodontist with consultations and all stages of orthodontic procedures

· Clean/disinfect operatories and sterilize instruments and devices

· Set up trays and prepare brackets for bonding

· Unload and store new supplies

· Perform other tasks as assigned by the Doctor and Practice Manager

About you:

· You are an excellent communicator who brings enthusiasm and passion to every interaction

· You are pleasant, professional, and courteous, and enjoy being part of a team

· You thrive on the challenge of managing competing priorities and excel at time management

· You care about providing excellent customer service and positive patient experiences

What you bring – qualifications:

· Certified Dental Assistant with desire to enroll in Ortho Module

· Minimum of one years of dental assistant experience within a clinical setting

· Good understanding of relevant health and safety regulations

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office

· Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills (verbal and written), with a proven ability to build strong relationships and rapport with patients, parents, doctors, fellow team members and the community

· Keen attention-to-detail and time management skills

What you will benefit from:

· Being part of a collaborative and engaging team that prioritizes employee development

· Partnering with and learning from an experienced network of professionals

· A competitive total rewards package with an employee benefits program that includes extended health coverage, a health spending account and an employee & family assistance program

Expected Start Date: 2021-04-01

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Licence/Certification:

• license with CDSBC (required)

Work remotely:

• No