Dental Assistant

Job Description

Dental Assistant (Level II) – West Five Family Dental

West Five Family Dental is looking for a friendly, detail-oriented Dental Assistant (Level II) to join our team. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent patient care in a supportive and welcoming environment, and we're seeking someone who shares that same commitment.

Why You'll Love Working at West Five Family Dental:

We believe in creating a supportive and rewarding environment for our team. You will enjoy:

• Competitive Compensation: A great wage and a performance-based bonus program.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including extended health, vision, and life insurance.
• Excellent Dental Care: In-house dental benefits for your own oral health needs.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from paid time off, company events, and team-building activities.
• Commitment to Your Growth: We offer paid continuing education to help you advance your skills and knowledge.
• A Great Work Environment: We provide a scrubs allowance and free on-site parking.

Your Impact on Our Patient Experience (Responsibilities):

• Work alongside the dentist during a variety of dental procedures, ensuring patients feel comfortable and cared for
• Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and maintain equipment following IPAC and infection-control standards
• Take and process dental X-rays, impressions, and other lab procedures
• Greet and prepare patients for appointments, complete chart audits, and provide clear oral hygiene instructions in simple terms
• Support the front office team with booking, invoicing, and patient follow-ups when needed
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with administrative tasks
• Keep the sterilization area organized and ensure all IPAC protocols are consistently followed
• Contribute positively to the team and perform additional duties as assigned

What You Bring to Our Team (Qualifications):

• Required: Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Level II with active HARP Certification.
• Required: A minimum of 4-5 years of hands-on experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Required: Valid CPR/First Aid and IPAC Certifications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a talent for making patients feel comfortable.
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures and confidence in discussing treatment plans with patients
• Strong attention to detail and proven time management abilities.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage time effectively in a busy clinic setting
• Asset: Previous experience using TRACKER dental software.

Compliance Note:

• This posting is for an active, existing vacancy.
• No artificial intelligence is used in screening or selecting applicants for this role.

If you're a skilled Dental Assistant who takes pride in patient care and enjoys working in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00-$32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Experience:

• Tracker Software: 1 year (preferred)
• Dental Assisting: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Certified Dental Assistant Lvl II with HARP (required)

Work Location: In person