[$1000 Sign-On Bonus] Orthodontic Assistant - Westview Orthodontics

Job summary

Assist the orthodontists with consultations and orthodontic procedures, provide patient care and education, and perform sterilization and clinical imaging tasks. Maintain accurate patient records, communicate with patients and families, and help keep treatment on schedule.

Job details

At Corus, you'll enjoy the close-knit culture of a local practice with the opportunities, support, and career growth of a leading orthodontic network. Are you passionate about creating exceptional patient experiences and helping people achieve their dream smiles? Westview Orthodontics is looking for an enthusiastic Orthodontic Assistant to join our thriving practice in North Vancouver, BC. $1000 Sign-On Bonus! What Sets Us Apart At Westview Orthodontics, Dr Tom Moonen & Dr Lenore Louie have been providing exceptional Orthodontic Treatment on the North Shore for over 25 years. Our goals include continually strengthening the patient-doctor relationship, fostering an inclusive culture, and fully supporting our team members, we offer: A Supportive Environment with Community Focus: Work in a positive, collaborative workplace where team members lift each other up. Build strong relationships with patients and the communities we proudly serve. Commitment to Excellence: Deliver quality care in every patient interaction and enjoy ongoing opportunities for growth, including $500 in annual continuing education Compensation & Perks That Count: Access a competitive total rewards package, including extended health coverage, a health spending account, and an employee assistance program. Complimentary orthodontic treatment for you and your immediate family and a uniform allowance. $34.00 - $40.00/hr. plus a $1000 Sign-On Bonus. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 32-hour workweek, Monday through Thursday. No evenings or weekends How You’ll Make An Impact Assist Orthodontist with consultations and all stages of orthodontic procedures such as direct bond bracket procedures, arch wire and appliance adjustments, and aligner appointments 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 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 Qualifications Licensed Dental Assistant (formerly referred to as a Certified Dental Assistant/CDA in British Columbia) and licensed with BCCOHP. 1+ years’ experience as a Licensed Dental Assistant (formerly referred to as a Certified Dental Assistant/CDA in British Columbia) Completion of the Orthodontics Module 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 Ready to join a team that values excellence, integrity, and community? Apply today to start a rewarding career with Westview Orthodontics! We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #URGCLIN At Corus Orthodontists, we’re building a workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and free to be themselves. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger. If we connect with you about your application, please let us know if you need any accommodations—we’ll be glad to support you. Please apply only through our official channels: the Corus Orthodontists careers platform, Indeed, or LinkedIn. If you see this role posted elsewhere, it may be out of date or not authorized by us. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the initial screening of applications. All hiring decisions are made by our hiring team. Be sure to check your email (including junk/spam folders) so you don’t miss any updates from us.

What you’ll do

Assist the orthodontists with consultations and orthodontic procedures, provide patient care and education, and perform sterilization and clinical imaging tasks. Maintain accurate patient records, communicate with patients and families, and help keep treatment on schedule.

Requirements

Applicants must be licensed dental assistants registered with BCCOHP, have at least one year of experience, and have completed the Orthodontics Module. Strong communication, relationship-building, conflict-resolution, problem-solving, attention-to-detail, and time-management skills are required; familiarity with Microsoft Office is expected, and dental software experience is an asset.

Benefits

• Annual Continuing Education Allowance
• Extended Health Coverage
• Health Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Complimentary Orthodontic Treatment
• Uniform Allowance
• Sign-On Bonus
• 32-Hour Workweek
• No Evening or Weekend Shifts

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Orthodontic Assisting
• Patient Care
• Direct Bond Bracket Procedures
• Arch Wire and Appliance Adjustments
• Aligner Appointments
• Sterilization
• X-Rays
• Dental Photography
• Intraoral Scanning
• Patient Education
• Clinical Documentation
• Interpersonal Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Microsoft Office

Job areas

• Healthcare

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