Certified Dental Assistant; NOC

Job Title

Certified Dental Assistant (NOC 33100)

Permanent full‑time position with a wage of $36.60 per hour, located in Vancouver, North Vancouver, and Delta, BC. English is the required language of work.

Dental care benefits provided.

• Assist with recalls, restorations, orthodontic checks, and other dental procedures.
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment, and conduct infection control procedures.
• Set up and clean up of dental chairs/operators.
• Prepare patients for dental examinations and assist the dentist during examinations and dental treatments.
• Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant.
• Take and develop dental X‑rays.
• Order labs and stocking instruments and materials as necessary.
• Prepare dental instruments, fillings, compounds and other dental materials.
• Provide patients with instructions.
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene.
• Complete accurate patient records so it is possible to do proper billing.
• Support administrative duties as required.

• Required
  
  Education:
  • Must be a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) licensed by the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP).
  • Must have completed an eight‑month to one‑year college or other program in dental assistance or secondary school with on‑the‑job training or the equivalent.
  • Must be certified by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) to perform intra‑oral duties.
• Required Work
  
  Experience and Skills:
  • Must have prior work experience as a dental assistant.
  • Must be able to work on Saturdays and commute to different clinic locations.
  • Must have expertise in taking high‑quality digital X‑rays, intraoral scans, and panoramic images.
  • Must have experience following the infection prevention and control (IPAC) protocols for instrument processing and operatory breakdown.
  • Must be familiar with dental management software such as Cleardent.
  • Must be able to perform coronal polishing and pit/fissure sealants.
  • Must be able to apply topical anaesthetic and anticariogenic agents (fluoride).
  • Must be punctual and reliable.
  • Must have a team‑first mentality with a willingness to help the front desk or hygiene team when needed.
  • Must have strong attention to detail.