Job Title: Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

Location: Downtown Vancouver - Transcend Specialized Dentistry

Position Type: Part time or full-time, based on experience and fit

Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Monday to Friday (No evenings or weekends, unless there is interest)

Salary Range: starting at $38 - $44 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Certified Dental Assistant to join our multi-specialty dental practice with specialists in prosthodontics, periodontics, and orthodontics. The ideal candidate will have experience in restorative, surgical, or orthodontic procedures, and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care. This role requires adaptability, a commitment to continuous learning, and a drive to excel in a team environment dedicated to clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Assistance and Patient Care:

- Chairside assisting during procedures with specialists
- Setting up and turning over operatories between procedures
- Safely handling and taking digital radiographs and CBCT scans
- Taking digital impressions and photographs
- Providing patients with post-operative instructions
- Ensuring patient comfort before, during, and after procedures
- Greeting patients and conducting introductory interviews
- Assisting specialists during consultations
- Drafting clinical notes as per specialist requirements




- Reviewing estimates and treatment plans with patients
- Checking patients out and scheduling their next appointments
- Collecting payments and deposits when applicable
- Engaging in a professional, friendly, and personal way with patients

Sterilization and Maintenance:

- Handling sterilization of instruments and equipment
- Conducting equipment maintenance checks and reporting any issues promptly
- Maintaining a sterile environment through proper infection control techniques

Required Skills and Qualifications:

- Current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification in British Columbia
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a CDA, preferably in a specialty office
- Experience in restorative, surgical, or orthodontic procedures
- Proficiency in dental radiography, digital impressions, and photography
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Knowledge of dental practice management software
- Commitment to continuing education and professional development
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
- Desirable but not essential: experience across multiple dental specialties (prosthodontics, periodontics, orthodontics)

Benefits:

- Quarterly performance bonuses tied to case acceptance and treatment scheduled
- Health Spending

📌 Certified Dental Assistant (Vancouver)
🏢 Transcend - Dentistry
📍 Vancouver