Certified Dental Assistant - Driftwood Dental
**Now offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus for the successful candidate, we're looking for a patient focused and certified Dental Assistant to join our team!**
This role also offers extended health benefits, dental coverage, and uniform allowance!
Welcome to Driftwood Dental in Courtenay, British Columbia! We are a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional dental care in a friendly environment. Our services range from routine check-ups to advanced procedures, all using the latest technology.
We value a supportive and collaborative work culture, offering continuous learning opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and looking to join a dynamic team, Driftwood Dental is the place for you. Join us and make a positive impact on our community!
Schedule:
Part-time or Full-time available
Flexible Schedule
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 position starts at $30/hour depending on skills, experience, and location
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
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
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We thank all applicants, but only suitable applicants will be contacted. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our Talent Team at 416-558-8338. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible.