Certified Dental Assistant

Dr. S. Shin Dental Corporation, operating as Smile Well Dental Surrey, is currently seeking to hire two (2) experienced and professionally certified individuals for the position of Certified Dental Assistant. We invite qualified candidates who are committed to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and the highest standards of professional practice to apply.

– Business Operating Name:
Dr. S. Shin Dental Corporation, operating as Smile Well Dental Surrey

– Business Address:
15243 91 Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia, V3R 4E7, Canada

– Position Title:
Certified Dental Assistant

– Number of Vacancies:
Two (2)

– Terms of Employment:
Full-time, Permanent

– Work Schedule:
6 to 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, scheduled between Monday and Saturday in accordance with the clinic’s regular business hours

– Wage:
$37.00 per hour

Overtime will be compensated in accordance with the applicable provisions of the British Columbia Employment Standards Act.

– Benefits:
Vacation pay of 4% of gross wages, provided in accordance with provincial employment standards.

– Language of Work:
English

– Location of Work:
15243 91 Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia, V3R 4E7, Canada

– Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Certified Dental Assistant will perform duties including, but not limited to:

• Preparing patients for dental examinations and assisting the dentist during clinical procedures and treatments.
• Ensuring proper sterilization, disinfection, and maintenance of dental instruments and equipment in accordance with established infection control protocols.
• Setting up and organizing dental materials, instruments, and restorative materials required for procedures.
• Taking and processing dental radiographs with accuracy and adherence to safety standards.
• Performing coronal polishing, fluoride applications, and sealant placement as appropriate.
• Taking preliminary impressions for diagnostic and treatment planning purposes.
• Providing patients with oral hygiene instruction and post-treatment care guidance.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and assisting with administrative duties including appointment scheduling, invoicing, payment processing, and inventory management.
• Performing authorized intra-oral procedures including suture removal, application of topical anesthetics and desensitizing agents, placement and removal of temporary restorations, rubber dam placement and removal, pulp vitality testing, and periodontal screening and charting, in accordance with regulatory standards.

– Skills and Qualifications:

• Completion of an 8-month to 1-year accredited college program in dental assisting, or completion of secondary school with on-the-job dental assisting training.
• Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examination Board (required to perform intra-oral duties).
• Two (2) years to less than three (3) years of experience in a similar clinical setting.
• Registration and licensure with the appropriate provincial regulatory authority in British Columbia.

– Application Process:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by email to: hr.smilewelldental@gmail.com

Applications will be accepted by email for recruitment and record-keeping purposes. All applications received will be reviewed in accordance with applicable employment standards and recruitment policies.