Certified Dental Assistant - Grasslands Dental River Dental

Get to Know Us:
Grasslands Dental & Thompson River Dental are full-service dental practice offering general dentistry, cosmetic procedures, laser treatments, professional cleanings, checkups, fillings, and restorations. Led by Dr. Sunny Sangha, we are committed to providing exceptional patient service, continuous learning, and innovative technology.

We are also open to supporting the right candidate in obtaining their dental assisting license as they grow with our team.

Our team is excited to meet YOU! We recently polled our team for the top three things they LOVE about working here, and we had a unanimous response:

Coworkers!
We have a fantastic team that supports each other to be our best every day.

Room for growth and branching out.
Our team members have plenty of opportunities to evolve, and we're looking for our next fabulous team member.

Positive environment.
We are full of encouragement, team collaboration and great lunches!

You’ll also have the opportunity to work alongside leading clinicians, access advanced treatment technologies, and benefit from comprehensive training and development support. We’re excited for you to join our team and grow with us in beautiful Kamloops!

Schedule:

Fulltime (between Grasslands & Thompson River Dental)

What Sets Us Apart:

Grow Without Limits:  We'll match your ambition, curiosity, and drive to be your best with award-winning education, hands-on experience, real recognition and proven pathways that grow your expertise on your terms

Brilliant Rewards:  Competitive pay with annual reviews, RRSP matching to grow your future, and a comprehensive total-rewards package, which includes gym discounts, insurance savings, entertainment deals, and more, along with access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program

Build Your Career with Us:  Be part of a team that shares expertise, tackles challenges together, and works with modern technology, tools, and systems so you can focus on what matters most: patient care, professional development, and practice growth

Culture & Flexibility:  

Career development with industry-leading CE, social and networking events, and a flexible, work-life balanced environment that supports your professional growth

The wage for this Dental Assistant position is $30-$36/hour depending on skills, experience, and location. Please note that this is a new job opening.

Your Role:

Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures, ensuring a clean and safe environment

Assist dentists and hygienists during treatments, maintaining patient comfort and workflow

Take dental X-rays and digital images as required

Perform instrument sterilization and infection control following IPAC standards

Update patient charts and provide education on oral hygiene and post-treatment care

Support scheduling, patient flow, and administrative tasks

Collaborate with the dental team to deliver efficient, high-quality care

Follow all privacy, safety, and regulatory guidelines

Establish strong patient relationships while maintaining ethical professional behaviour

About You:

Registered and/or Certified as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association is required

Previous dental assisting experience is preferred

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities and patients we serve. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation during the application or hiring process are encouraged to contact our Recruitment Team;

all requests will be reviewed and addressed on a case-by-case basis.

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