Certified Dental Assistant

Make the change and join the Atwell Dental team and work 4 days a week in Squamish B.C., the outdoor recreation capital of Canada

**About Us**

Atwell Dental is an award-winning dental office dedicated to exceptional patient care located in beautiful Squamish BC. We are a passionate, ethical team that delivers a high standard of quality care. We are looking for an outgoing and friendly Certified DENTAL ASSISTANT to join our team full-time. If you are looking for balance between work and play this opportunity is for you

**Why Should You Join Atwell Dental?**
- Work-life balance: A 4-day work week (Fridays off and no evenings) ensures each team member can find a healthy, sustainable balance between home and career. The office is also closed for ten days over Christmas as well as two weeks during the summer.
- Competitive compensation & benefits: Our compensation package exceeds industry standards and is reviewed yearly. Additionally, medical and dental benefits are provided. We also provide a uniform allowance and pay your annual PDC registration.
- Award-winning, stable practice: Atwell Dental is an award-winning practice in Squamish in patient care, providing a range of services to a loyal and established patient base.
- Health & Safety and Compliance: The practice has a strong health and safety culture and has installed cutting-edge, hospital-grade air purifiers throughout the office.
- Career development: A career with us ensures you have the support, tools, and encouragement you need to grow and evolve as a professional on your individual career path, including access to industry-leading continuing education and participation in study club events.
- Fun, professional, and supportive environment: The team is built on a culture of respect and positivity, where we celebrate individuality and value each other's unique strengths and contributions.

**Responsibilities**
- Provide preventative dental health education, preventative dental services, and perform a variety of administrative and clerical duties.
- Set up instruments and dental supplies, pass instruments to the Dentist during treatments, and assist the dental staff.
- Explain dental procedures, post-operative, and oral hygiene instructions.
- Prepare instruments for sterilization and ensure applicable equipment is functional
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Taking impressions, pouring and separating models and fabricating appliances such as whitening trays, sports guards.

**About you**
- Registered and/or certified as a Certified Dental Assistant with the BC College of Oral Health Professionals.
- Certified with The National Dental Assisting Examining Board of Canada (N.D.A.E.B).
- Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
- Knowledge of the current techniques and standards of preventive and restorative clinical practice.
- Ability to work within a team environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and children.
- Comfortable working independently with mínimal direction, problem solve, take initiative, anticipate potential problems/conflicts, and take appropriate action.
- Deal tactfully and effectively with co-workers, and maintain patient confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- While previous dental assisting experience is preferred, newer grads welcome to apply.

Please include a resume with your reply to this posting.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person