Join the Apex Surgical Team!

Certified Dental Assistant / Surgical Assistant

Are you passionate about patient care and looking for an opportunity to work in a highly respected oral and maxillofacial surgery practice?

Apex Surgical is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and detail-oriented Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) to join our growing team as a Surgical Assistant. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working collaboratively, and take pride in providing exceptional patient care, we would love to meet you.

About the Role

As a Surgical Assistant, you will be an integral member of our clinical team, supporting our Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons throughout surgical procedures while ensuring every patient receives outstanding care and a positive experience.

This role combines clinical excellence, teamwork, and organization. From preparing surgical suites and maintaining the highest standards of sterilization to assisting during procedures and supporting patients throughout their surgical journey, you will play a vital role in our practice every day.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

- A Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) in good standing.
- Friendly, compassionate, and professional with exceptional communication skills.
- Highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented.
- Calm under pressure and able to adapt in a fast-paced surgical environment.
- Committed to providing exceptional patient care and service.
- A collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
- Dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and patient confidentiality.
- Comfortable assisting surgeons during oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures.
- Experienced with operatory turnover, instrument processing, sterilization, and infection prevention protocols.




- Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

- Certified Dental Assistant (required)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required)
- Experience in oral surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, or a surgical setting is considered an asset.
- Completion of the AAOMS Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination (DAANCE) or Sedation Assistant course is considered an asset, but not required.

What We Offer

- Full-time or part-time opportunities
- Monday to Friday schedule — No evenings or weekends
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training
- Continuing education opportunities
- Uniform allowance
- Supportive, collaborative, and respectful team culture
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons utilizing advanced surgical technology

Why Apex Surgical? At Apex Surgical, we believe exceptional patient care begins with an exceptional team. We foster a positive, collaborative workplace where every team member is valued, supported, and encouraged to grow professionally.

If you're looking for a career where you can make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while working with an outstanding team, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested in joining us?

Please submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to meeting you!

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $30.00-$36.00 per hour

Perks

- Wellness program

Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- Certified Dental Assistant License (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Certified Dental Assistant/Surgical Assistant (Kamloops)
🏢 Apex Surgical
📍 Kamloops