Registered Dental Assistant - Airport Heights Dental Centre

Job description

Get to Know Us: Airport Heights Dental is a welcoming, family-focused practice dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered dental care in the St. John’s community. Our team offers a full range of services including preventive dentistry, restorative treatment, cosmetic options, orthodontics, and dental implant s, allowing patients to receive all their care under one roof. We strive to create a comfortable, supportive environment for patients of all ages, with a strong emphasis on education, trust, and long-term oral health. Our clinic prioritizes accessibility, convenience, and modern technology, with flexible scheduling options and a commitment to delivering high-quality care. At Airport Heights Dental, we value teamwork, professionalism, and a positive workplace culture. We work together to ensure every patient feels understood, respected, and well cared for from the moment they walk through our doors. Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM What Sets Us Apart: Grow Without Limits: We’ll match your ambition, curiosity and drive to be your best with award-winning education, hands-on experience, real recognition and proven pathways that grow your expertise on your terms Brilliant Rewards: Competitive pay with annual reviews, RRSP matching to grow your future, and a comprehensive total-rewards package, which includes gym discounts, insurance savings, entertainment deals, and more, along with access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program Build Your Career with Us: Be part of a team that shares expertise , tackles challenges together, and works with modern technology, tools, and systems so you can focus on what matters most: patient care, professional development, and practice growth Culture & Flexibility: Career development with industry-leading CE, social and networking events, and a flexible, work-life balanced environment that supports your professional growth The wage for this Dental Assistant position is $22-$25/hour depending on skills, experience, and location. Your Role: Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures, ensuring a clean and safe environment Assist dentists and hygienists during treatments, maintaining patient comfort and workflow Take dental X-rays and digital images as required Perform instrument sterilization and infection control following IPAC standards Update patient charts and provide education on oral hygiene and post-treatment care Support scheduling, patient flow, and administrative tasks Collaborate with the dental team to deliver efficient, high-quality care Follow all privacy, safety, and regulatory guidelines Establish strong patient relationships while maintaining ethical professional behaviour About You: Registered as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association is required NDAEB Certification Previous dental assisting experience is preferred Application Information: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities and patients we serve. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation during the application or hiring process are encouraged to contact our Recruitment Team; all requests will be reviewed and addressed on a case-by-case basis.