Certified Dental Assistant - Westview Orthodontics

We are looking for a passionate and energetic full time Certified Dental Assistant to join our well-established practice in North Vancouver, BC.

If you have been thinking about specializing in orthodontics, this is the perfect opportunity for you, as we are committed to training the right person and support the new hire with securing a spot in the ortho module. 

Westview Orthodontics – Dr Tom Moonen & Dr Lenore Louie have been providing exceptional Orthodontic Treatment on the North Shore for the past 25 years. Our goals include continually strengthening the patient-doctor relationship, fostering an inclusive culture, and fully supporting our team members.

What you will benefit from:

• Competitive Salary
• Monday to Thursday work week, with no evenings or weekends, promoting work life balance
• A competitive total rewards package with an employee benefits program that includes extended health coverage, PLUS an additional health spending account and an employee & family assistance program
• Uniform allowance & free parking
• Registration in UBC Ortho Module Spring 2025 with financial assistance
• Being a part of the Corus Orthodontist family. We are a dynamic group of practices across North America with over 50+ practices and 850+ team members who believe in preserving and evolving our specialty of orthodontics and protecting the integrity of the patient-doctor relationship.
• Complimentary orthodontic treatment and post-orthodontic service coverage for permanent team members and their immediate family members

What you will be doing – key responsibilities:

• 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.
• Once the completion of the Ortho Module, involved in a wide range of patient care procedures, including direct bond bracket procedures, archwire and appliance adjustments, and Aligner appointments while under the doctor's supervision.
• 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.

About you:

• You are a self-starter
• You are customer service oriented
• You have a positive outlook and thrive in a collaborative environment
• You are able to multi-task and prioritize

What you bring – qualifications:

• Certified Dental Assistant and licensed with BCCOHP
• 1+ years’ experience as a Certified Dental Assistant
• 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

How to Apply:

We know that applying to a new role takes a lot of work and we sincerely value your time and your interest in working with Westview Orthodontics. We’re looking forward to reading your application. We thank all applicants, though only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Westview Orthodontics & Corus Orthodontists, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.  We take pride in being an inclusive employer that celebrates diversity and treats all applicants equally, and without discrimination.  Our recruitment team is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and reasonable accommodations. If contacted to discuss your application, please inform your Recruitment Specialist if an accommodation is required

Visit our website for more information:  https://www.westviewortho.ca/

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