Dental Assistant - Canmore Downtown Dental

Original job posting

The dental assistant will prepare treatment rooms, assist dentists during procedures, and maintain sterilization standards. They will also manage patient charts, provide oral hygiene education, and support administrative clinic operations.

Job details

Get to Know Us: For more than 40 years, Canmore Downtown Dental has been proud to care for the oral health of our community—supporting three generations of local families. Conveniently located on Main Street, we provide a welcoming, patient-centred environment and are always happy to accept new patients. As an active member of the community, we proudly support several local school sports teams and value the relationships we’ve built both inside and outside our clinic. Our mission is to create long-term connections between our team and our patients so we can deliver high-quality, accessible, and family-friendly dental care in a comfortable, positive atmosphere. If you’re passionate about community, committed to exceptional service, and looking to join a friendly, long-standing practice, we’d love to meet you. Schedule: Mondays and Tuesdays from 8:00am - 5:30pm 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 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 Certified as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association is required Previous dental assisting experience is preferred The wage for this Dental Assistant position is $30-$40/hour depending on skills, experience, and location. 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.

What you’ll do

The dental assistant will prepare treatment rooms, assist dentists during procedures, and maintain sterilization standards. They will also manage patient charts, provide oral hygiene education, and support administrative clinic operations.

Requirements

Candidates must be registered or certified as a Dental Assistant with their provincial regulatory body. Previous dental assisting experience is preferred for this role.

Benefits

• RRSP matching • Gym discounts • Insurance savings • Entertainment deals • Employee and Family Assistance Program • Continuing education

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• IPAC Standards · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Dental assisting
• Patient care
• X-ray imaging
• Instrument sterilization
• Infection control
• IPAC standards
• Patient charting
• Oral hygiene education
• Administrative tasks
• Scheduling
• Treatment room preparation
• Oral Health
• Patient Comfort
• Oral Hygiene
• Workflow Management
• Dental Assisting
• Curiosity
• Dental Care
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Administrative Functions
• Patient Flow
• Medical Records
• Dental Radiography
• Digital Image Processing
• Sterilization
• Infection Control

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Dental Assistant
• Dental Assistants and Therapists
• Dental Assistants