Parkland Dental Associates is a modern, patient-focused dental clinic in the heart of Stony Plain, Alberta. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional care in a warm and friendly environment. We're looking for a Registered Dental Assistant to join our clinical team.
As one of our RDA’s, you'll play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care while keeping our clinic organized, efficient, and welcoming. This is a dynamic position that combines a comprehensive team-lead approach with updated dental technologies to allow for compassionate & individualized patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Support
- Take and maintain all patient records, including digital radiographs, intraoral/extraoral photographs, and intraoral scans
- Provide chairside assistance for a wide range of dental procedures, including general dentistry, fixed and removable prosthodontics, implants, and Invisalign
- Maintain clinical cleanliness: sterilization area, operatories, and dental instruments
- Set up operatories before appointments and disinfect them after treatment
- Run sterilizer tests & maintain accurate logs
- Sterilize and maintain dental instruments following CDSA protocols
- Coordinate appointment scheduling & provide financial estimates in collaboration with Client Care Coordinators
- Maintain patient records in accordance with CDSA protocols
- Manage clinical communications and documentation, including treatment plans, referrals, lab cases, and insurance pre-authorizations; liaise with pharmacies; perform schedule audits; and oversee supply ordering
Patient & Team Communication
- Serve as the primary point of contact and support for patients throughout their appointments, ensuring a seamless and comfortable experience from arrival to departure.
- Actively contribute to the morning huddle and team energy
- Communicate concisely, comprehensively and accurately with patients and other team members
What You Bring
- Registered and in good standing with College of Alberta Dental Assistants
- Experience with dental software (Curve Hero familiarity is an asset but not required)
- Digital scanning and Invisalign experience preferred
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and work well in a team
- Maintains professionalism under pressure, fosters a respectful and positive team environment, and upholds integrity in all interactions
Why Join Parkland Dental Associates?
- Positive, supportive team culture
- Competitive wages, team uniform, health benefits, life & disability insurance
- Offers ongoing education and team-building initiatives to support personal and professional growth
- Growth opportunities in a modern, well-equipped and respected clinic
- Make a difference in patients' lives every day
Be part of a team that values collaboration, patient care, and professionalism.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stony Plain, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Certified Dental Assistant (required)
Work Location: In person
