Are you passionate about creating exceptional patient experiences and helping people achieve their dream smiles?Westview Orthodontics is looking for an enthusiastic Licensed Dental Assistant to join our thriving practice in North Vancouver, BC. If you have been thinking about specializing in orthodontics, this is the perfect opportunity for you, as we are committed to training the right person and supporting the current hire with securing a spot in the ortho module.

We are offering a$1,000 sign-on bonusfor the successful full-time, permanent hire.

What Sets Us Apart

At Westview Orthodontics, Dr Tom Moonen & Dr Lenore Louie have been providing exceptional Orthodontic Treatment on the North Shore for over 25 years. Our goals include continually strengthening the patient-doctor relationship, fostering an inclusive culture, and fully supporting our team members, we offer:

• A Supportive Environment with Community Focus: Work in a positive, collaborative workplace where team members lift each other up. Build strong relationships with patients and the communities we proudly serve.
• Commitment to Excellence: Deliver quality care in every patient interaction and enjoy ongoing opportunities for growth, including $500 in annual continuing education
• Compensation & Perks That Count: Access a competitive total rewards package, including extended health coverage, a health spending account, and an employee assistance program. Complimentary orthodontic treatment for you and your immediate family and a uniform allowance. $25.00 - $30.00/hr plus a $1000 Sign-On Bonus.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 32-hour workweek, Monday through Thursday.
  
  
  
  No evenings or weekends

How Youll Make an Impact

• Providing all aspects of clinical patient care in a professional, efficient, and caring manner.
• Sterilization procedures, setting up the operatories, taking x-rays, photos, and intraoral scans.
• Once the completion of the Ortho Module, involved in a wide range of patient care procedures, including direct bond bracket procedures, archwire and appliance adjustments, and Aligner appointments while under the doctors supervision.
• Building positive relationships with patients, families, and coworkers to ensure the targeted outcome treatment remains on schedule.
• Enter detailed chart/record notations in the practice management system.
• Provide patient instruction/education.
• Provide reports to parents/guardians.
• Ability to perform other duties as required for the efficient operation of the practice.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dental Assistant (formerly referred to as a Certified Dental Assistant/CDA in British Columbia) and licensed with BCCOHP.
• 1+ years experience as a Licensed Dental Assistant (formerly referred to as a Certified Dental Assistant/CDA in British Columbia).
• Willingness to obtain the Orthodontic Module - We are committed to training the right person and support the new hire with securing a spot in the ortho module.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, verbal and written, with a proven ability to build strong relationships to build positive rapport with patients, parents, doctors, fellow team members and community.
• Strong conflict resolution, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Keen attention-to-detail and time management.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite; proficiency with dental software systems is an asset to complete tasks such as data entry, patient tracking and imaging.