Registered Dental Assistant - FT

Cold Lake, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 5, 2026
1 position

$30–$40 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Nov 2, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Provide chairside assistance for general dentistry and advanced procedures, and prepare rooms, instruments, materials, and clinical workflows. Support patient communication and imaging, maintain accurate clinical documentation and handoffs, and collaborate with the dental team to deliver a calm, efficient patient experience.

Job details

Tri-Town Dental in Cold Lake is actively hiring a full-time Registered Dental Assistant to join our growing, owner-operated dental clinic. We are looking for someone who wants to be valued, supported, and part of a strong clinical team — not just “fill a chair.” This is a great opportunity for an RDA who wants a busy schedule, strong earning potential, modern dentistry exposure, no weekends, and a clinic that is actively improving its systems, flow, and team culture. WHAT WE OFFER $30-$40/hr based on experience, scope, reliability, and fit Full-time, permanent position Monday-Friday schedule No weekends Health Spending Account Continuing education support Dental care Sterilization support Relocation/retention financial incentive up to $3,000 available — terms apply Busy rural patient demand and stable clinical flow Owner-operated clinic — not corporate / not DSO Supportive leadership and clear expectations Immediate or flexible start date available for the right person WHY TRI-TOWN DENTAL Tri-Town Dental is under new ownership with Dr. Jared Anderson. We are actively upgrading, organizing, and growing the clinic with a clear focus on better systems, stronger communication, smoother clinical flow, and a professional team culture. We are a busy rural clinic with real patient demand, which means steady days, meaningful work, and the opportunity to become a key part of the team. We want someone who is reliable, patient-first, positive, and interested in growing with the clinic long-term. CLINICAL EXPOSURE Depending on experience, training, and authorization, there is opportunity to be involved with: Restorative dentistry Exams and emergencies Surgery Implants and grafting Endodontics Clear aligners CBCT imaging Intraoral scanning Laser dentistry Digital workflows Pediatric and family dentistry Experience in every area is not required. The right attitude, reliability, professionalism, communication, and willingness to learn matter most. WHAT YOU WILL DO Chairside assisting for general dentistry and advanced procedures Prepare rooms, instruments, materials, and clinical workflows Support patient communication and post-op instructions Take radiographs and support imaging workflows within authorization and dentist prescription Maintain accurate clinical documentation and handoffs Work closely with the dentist, hygienists, front desk, sterilization support, and Practice Manager Help create a calm, efficient, professional patient experience WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Registered with, or eligible to register with, the College of Alberta Dental Assistants Able to hold a valid Alberta practice permit before performing regulated RDA duties Current CPR/BLS, or ability to obtain immediately Reliable, professional, patient-first, and team-oriented Comfortable in a busy clinic with systems, standards, and accountability Strong communication skills and a positive attitude Surgery, endo, CBCT, scanning, ortho/aligner, implant, sedation, or pediatric experience is an asset WHY COLD LAKE Cold Lake offers short commutes, lake life, trails, beaches, boating, fishing, outdoor recreation, and a strong community where great dental team members are genuinely valued. If you want a full-time clinical role, strong earning potential, outdoor lifestyle, and the chance to grow with a busy owner-operated clinic, this is a serious opportunity. APPLY CONFIDENTIALLY Please send your resume, availability, expected start date, and any clinical areas you enjoy most. Email: owner@tritowndental.ca rejene@tritowndental.ca Subject line: RDA - Cold Lake Tri-Town Dental 5225 55 St, Cold Lake, AB T9M 1P4 www.tritowndental.ca 780-594-5056 Compensation, relocation/retention incentive, schedule, and employment terms will be confirmed in the written offer.

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Requirements

Applicants must be registered with or eligible to register with the College of Alberta Dental Assistants and hold a valid Alberta practice permit before performing regulated RDA duties. Current CPR/BLS certification or the ability to obtain it immediately is required, along with reliability, professionalism, strong communication, a patient-first approach, and comfort working in a busy clinic.