Licensed Dental Assistant - Penticton Dental Centre

dentalcorp

$80K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered and/or licensed as a Dental Assistant in Canada
  • Preferred previous experience in dental assisting
  • Proficiency in English language required

Responsibilities

  • Prepare treatment rooms and instruments for procedures
  • Assist dentists and hygienists during patient treatments
  • Take dental X-rays and digital images as needed
  • Perform instrument sterilization and maintain infection control
  • Update patient charts and educate on oral hygiene
  • Support scheduling and administrative tasks
  • Collaborate with the dental team for efficient care

Benefits

  • Full-time hours ranging from 32 to 40 hours per week
  • Opportunity to work in a modern dental centre in Penticton
  • Engagement in a diverse workforce that values community representation
  • Commitment to ethical professional behaviour and patient comfort
  • Support for accommodation requests during hiring process
Full Job Description
Practice Location:

Penticton Dental Centre

1185 Government St, Penticton, BC V2A 4V3

Schedule: Full-Time, 32 to 40 hours per week

The wage for this Dental Assistant position is at least $38.40/hour, with final compensation dependent on skills, experience, and location.

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 Licensed as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association is required
  • Previous dental assisting experience is preferred
  • English language proficiency is required


Application Information: 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.

To Apply:
Please contact or 403-560-8185 to apply.

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