Licensed Dental Assistant - Quesnel Dental Group

Job summary

The dental assistant will prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists during various dental procedures. They are also responsible for updating patient charts, taking X-rays, and providing oral hygiene education to patients.

Job details

** $10,000 Signing/Relocation Bonus Available ** Looking for an opportunity where you can build a great career, enjoy more flexibility, and be part of an exciting new chapter? Welcome to Quesnel Dental Group! Located on Front Street in the heart of Quesnel, our established practice is led by Dr. Mirko Pellizarri and provides comprehensive dental care to a loyal patient community. Our team offers a wide range of services, including preventive, restorative and sedation dentistry, giving you the opportunity to work alongside an experienced team while building strong, long-term relationships with your patients. Our practice is preparing for a top-to-bottom renovation, including a completely refreshed clinical environment, updated equipment and new dental technology. You’ll have the opportunity to join us during this exciting transition and be part of the next chapter of Quesnel Dental Group as we create a modernized space designed to support both an exceptional patient experience and the team delivering it. Whether you're already in the region or considering a move to Northern BC, we’d love to show you what a career with Quesnel Dental Group could look like! Schedule: Flexible work arrangements are available and can be tailored to your preference (with no evenings or weekends)! Full-time, part-time, shift work available. 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 Additional Practice Specific Perks! The wage for this Dental Assistant position is $32-$38/hour depending 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 Licensed as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association is required Previous dental assisting experience considered an asset, new graduates welcome! 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, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists during various dental procedures. They are also responsible for updating patient charts, taking X-rays, and providing oral hygiene education to patients.

Requirements

Candidates must be registered and licensed as a Dental Assistant with their provincial regulatory body. Previous dental assisting experience is considered an asset, but new graduates are welcome to apply.

Benefits

• Signing bonus • Relocation bonus • RRSP matching • Gym discounts • Insurance savings • Entertainment deals • Employee and Family Assistance Program • Continuing education • Professional development

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Dental assisting
• Patient care
• Instrument sterilization
• Infection control
• Dental X-rays
• Digital imaging
• Patient charting
• Oral hygiene education
• Treatment room preparation
• Sedation dentistry support
• Restorative dentistry support
• Preventive dentistry support
• Regulatory compliance
• Scheduling
• Administrative tasks
• Patient Comfort
• Oral Hygiene
• Workflow Management
• Dental Assisting
• Curiosity
• Dental Care
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Administrative Functions
• Shift Work
• Patient Flow
• Dentistry
• Medical Records
• Sedation
• Dental Radiography
• Digital Image Processing
• Sterilization
• Infection Control
• Renovation
• Dental Technology

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Licensed Dental Assistant
• Administrative Clerk / Coordinator
• General Office Clerks
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive