Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

Job summary

The Certified Dental Assistant will provide chairside support to specialists during restorative, surgical, and orthodontic procedures while ensuring patient comfort. Additionally, the role involves maintaining a sterile environment, managing equipment, and handling administrative tasks such as scheduling and treatment plan reviews.

Job details

Job Title: Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Location: Downtown Vancouver - Transcend Specialized Dentistry Position Type: Full-time (4-5 days/week) Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (No evenings or weekends, unless there is interest) Salary Range: starting at $38 - $44 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Certified Dental Assistant to join our multi-specialty dental practice with specialists in prosthodontics, periodontics, and orthodontics. The ideal candidate will have experience in restorative, surgical, or orthodontic procedures, and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care. This role requires adaptability, a commitment to continuous learning, and a drive to excel in a team environment dedicated to clinical excellence. Key Responsibilities: Clinical Assistance and Patient Care: Chairside assisting during procedures with specialists Setting up and turning over operatories between procedures Safely handling and taking digital radiographs and CBCT scans Taking digital impressions and photographs Providing patients with post-operative instructions Ensuring patient comfort before, during, and after procedures Greeting patients and conducting introductory interviews Assisting specialists during consultations Drafting clinical notes as per specialist requirements Reviewing estimates and treatment plans with patients Checking patients out and scheduling their next appointments Collecting payments and deposits when applicable Engaging in a professional, friendly, and personal way with patients Sterilization and Maintenance: Handling sterilization of instruments and equipment Conducting equipment maintenance checks and reporting any issues promptly Maintaining a sterile environment through proper infection control techniques Required Skills and Qualifications: Current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification in British Columbia Minimum 2 years of experience as a CDA, preferably in a specialty office Experience in restorative, surgical, or orthodontic procedures Proficiency in dental radiography, digital impressions, and photography Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask Knowledge of dental practice management software Commitment to continuing education and professional development Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset Desirable but not essential: experience across multiple dental specialties (prosthodontics, periodontics, orthodontics) Benefits: Quarterly performance bonuses tied to case acceptance and treatment scheduled Health Spending Account Lifestyle Spending Account Group RRSP with employer match Complimentary dental care at Transcend Branded uniform allowance Covered parking Comprehensive training and onboarding program Ongoing professional development Tenure-based growth — benefits, RRSP match, and time off increase with tenure Potential for growth into more senior roles Additional Information: Single location practice in Downtown Vancouver Start date: As soon as the right candidate is found Our Culture: We are dedicated to providing exceptional, comprehensive dental care in a multi-specialty setting. Our team is committed to continuous improvement, clinical excellence, and creating a positive patient experience. We're looking for a CDA who shares our passion for dentistry, embraces new technologies, and is excited about contributing to a dynamic and high-performing team.

What you’ll do

The Certified Dental Assistant will provide chairside support to specialists during restorative, surgical, and orthodontic procedures while ensuring patient comfort. Additionally, the role involves maintaining a sterile environment, managing equipment, and handling administrative tasks such as scheduling and treatment plan reviews.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification in British Columbia and possess at least 2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in dental radiography, digital impressions, and strong interpersonal skills are essential for this role.

Benefits

• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Health spending account
• Lifestyle spending account
• Group RRSP with employer match
• Complimentary dental care
• Branded uniform allowance
• Covered parking
• Comprehensive training and onboarding program
• Ongoing professional development

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Chairside assisting
• Digital radiography
• CBCT scans
• Digital impressions
• Photography
• Sterilization
• Infection control
• Patient care
• Treatment planning
• Dental practice management software
• Restorative procedures
• Surgical procedures
• Orthodontic procedures
• Communication skills
• Multitasking
• Teamwork
• Patient Comfort
• Continuous Development
• Equipment Maintenance
• Productivity Improvement
• Prosthodontics
• Positivity
• Dental Care
• Treatment Planning
• Adaptability
• Dentistry
• Certified Dental Assistant
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Training And Development
• Dental Radiography
• Radiography
• Infection Control
• Project Management Software
• Employee Onboarding
• Orthodontics
• Periodontology
• Team Oriented
• Scheduling
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Dental Assistant
• Dental Assistants and Therapists
• Dental Assistants

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