Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

Job summary

Provide four-handed chairside assistance for general and restorative procedures, including digital scanning, radiography, and support for in-house crown milling. Follow strict infection-control and sterilization procedures, prepare operatories, and communicate clearly and compassionately with patients about procedures and post-operative care.

Job details

A highly respected, modern 6-chair dental practice located in downtown Kamloops, BC, is expanding its team! Due to practice growth, we are seeking a dedicated, professional, and patient-centered Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) to join a collaborative clinical team. Key Responsibilities  Provide comprehensive four-handed chairside dentistry across general and restorative procedures.  Perform digital intraoral scanning, operate digital radiograph equipment, and assist with in-house crown milling workflows.  Maintain strict Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) protocols, ensuring rigorous sterilization, instrument reprocessing, and operatory setup/breakdown.  Deliver compassionate, patient-focused care, clearly communicating clinical procedures and post-operative instructions to foster patient comfort.  Other duties as assigned Qualifications & Core Requirements  Active registration and practicing license in good standing with the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP).  Proficient in chairside assisting, taking digital radiographs, and IPAC standards; experience or training with digital intraoral scanners is highly valued.  1+ years of clinical CDA experience is preferred; enthusiastic new graduates with strong clinical foundations are welcome and encouraged to apply!  Experience with ClearDent, digital radiography, or CAD/CAM workflows is an asset.  Excellent verbal/written communication skills, strong reliability, professionalism, and a positive team-first mentality. Schedule, Compensation & Benefits  Health & Extended Benefits: Extended Health & Vision Care coverage  Paid Time Off: 2 weeks of paid vacation allocation per year.  Compensation: $34 – $38 per hour How to Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume to Nexus Clinical Staffing. Email: sherry@nexusclinical.ca | Subject Line: Certified Dental Assistant - Kamloops Position

What you’ll do

Provide four-handed chairside assistance for general and restorative procedures, including digital scanning, radiography, and support for in-house crown milling. Follow strict infection-control and sterilization procedures, prepare operatories, and communicate clearly and compassionately with patients about procedures and post-operative care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold active registration and a practicing license in good standing with the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals, and be proficient in chairside assisting, digital radiographs, and infection prevention and control. One or more years of clinical experience is preferred, while qualified new graduates are welcome; experience with ClearDent, digital radiography, or CAD/CAM is an asset.

Benefits

• Extended Health Coverage
• Vision Care
• Paid Vacation

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Four-Handed Chairside Assisting
• Digital Intraoral Scanning
• Digital Radiography
• Crown Milling
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Sterilization
• Instrument Reprocessing
• Operatory Setup and Breakdown
• Patient Communication
• Post-Operative Instructions
• ClearDent
• CAD/CAM Workflows
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Reliability
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Healthcare

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