Certified Dental Assistant - Highgate Dental

dentalcorp•Burnaby, BC

30d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

At Highgate Dental, we are dedicated to providing exceptional dental care in a welcoming and supportive environment. Located in the heart of Burnaby, BC, our modern and patient-focused practice has built a strong reputation for delivering personalized care and creating long-term relationships with our patients and team members. We value collaboration, growth, and excellence, ensuring that our Dental Assistants have the tools and support needed to excel in their careers. If you're passionate about making a positive impact on patients' oral health and being part of a friendly and professional team, we would love to meet you! This position offers, continuing education opportunties, employee dental, and team events! Schedule: Thursday 8:00 to 4:00 Sunday 9:00 to 5:00 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-$35/hour depending on skills, experience, and location. Please note that this is a replacement job opening.

Requirements

Registered and/or Certified as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association is required
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Previous dental assisting experience is preferred

Responsibilities

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