Certified Dental Assistant

Come and join our team today and deliver exceptional patient experiences.
Are you passionate about creating exceptional patient experiences and helping people achieve their dream smiles? Westview Orthodontics is looking for an enthusiastic Certified Dental Assistant to join our thriving practice in North Vancouver, BC. If you have been thinking about specializing in orthodontics, this is the perfect opportunity for you, as we are committed to training the right person and support the new hire with securing a spot in the ortho module.
Westview Orthodontics - Dr Tom Moonen & Dr Lenore Louie have been providing exceptional Orthodontic Treatment on the North Shore for the past 25 years. Our goals include continually strengthening the patient-doctor relationship, fostering an inclusive culture, and fully supporting our team members.
Who We Are
At Westview Orthodontics, we're more than an orthodontic practice. We are part of a community that values:

- Supporting Each Other - We lift each other up, creating a positive, collaborative work environment where everyone thrives.
- Pushing for Greatness - We continuously improve to reach new heights in patient care and team performance.
- Doing the Right Thing - Integrity and quality care are non-negotiables; we are committed to excellence in every patient interaction.
- Transparency - Honest, open communication defines our work together.
- Community Building - Strong relationships with our patients, team, and the communities we serve are at our core.

Why Join Us?
As part of the Corus Orthodontists network, a fast-growing partnership with over 50 practices and 1,000+ professionals across North America, you'll benefit from:

- Growth and Development - Learn from experienced professionals who will empower you to excel in your career, with $500 annual learning and development assistance.
- Comprehensive Benefits - A competitive total rewards package with an employee benefits program that includes extended health coverage, plus an additional health spending account and an employee & family assistance program.
- Work-Life Balance - Full-time, 32 hours per week, Monday through Thursday.
- Additional Perks - Complimentary orthodontic treatment for you and immediate family members, free parking, uniform allowance, and Registration in UBC Ortho Module Spring 2025 with financial assistance

Your Impact as Certified Dental Assistant
In this role, you'll be instrumental in creating positive patient experiences and driving practice growth. Key responsibilities include:

- Providing all aspects of clinical patient care in a professional, efficient, and caring manner.
- Sterilization procedures, setting up the operatories, taking x-rays, photos, and intraoral scans.
- Once the completion of the Ortho Module, involved in a wide range of patient care procedures, including direct bond bracket procedures, archwire and appliance adjustments, and Aligner appointments while under the doctor's supervision.
- Building positive relationships with patients, families, and coworkers to ensure the targeted outcome treatment remains on schedule.
- Enter detailed chart/record notations in the practice management system.
- Provide patient instruction/education.
- Provide reports to parents/guardians.
- Ability to perform other duties as required for the efficient operation of the practice.

About You
- You are a self-starter
- You are customer service oriented
- You have a positive outlook and thrive in a collaborative environment
- You are able to multi-task and prioritize

**Qualifications**:

- Certified Dental Assistant and licensed with BCCOHP
- 1+ years’ experience as a Certified Dental Assistant
- Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, verbal and written, with a proven ability to build strong relationships to build positive rapport with patients, parents, doctors, fellow team members and community
- Strong conflict resolution, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Keen attention-to-detail and time management
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite; proficiency with dental software systems is an asset to complete tasks such as data entry, patient tracking and imaging

Compensation
- Competitive hourly rate
- Comprehensive benefits package

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