Dental assistant

Larry Uteck Dentistry; Bedford; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Job summary

Larry Uteck Dentistry is seeking a dental assistant to support patient care in a busy dental practice in Nova Scotia. You will prepare patients for examinations, handle instruments and X-rays, maintain records, educate patients on oral hygiene, and help coordinate care with the team.

Role requires a college diploma or equivalent experience and 2+ years in a similar setting. Office software skills (MS Office) and flexibility for a fast-paced environment are valued.

Qualifications

• Education: college diploma 1–2 years or equivalent experience.
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience.
• Dental practice environment familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations.
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials.
• Maintain and order supplies.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.
• Take and develop X-rays.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Assist in examinations and treatment preparation.
• Coordinate patient care with health team.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

College diploma (1–2 years)

or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 30 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Dental practice
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Prepare patients for dental examinations
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
• Maintain and order supplies
• Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Take and develop X-rays
• Maintain accurate records
• Implement treatment plans
• Assist in the preparation and administration of examinations
• Coordinate patient care
• Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board

Technical expertise (dental)

• Plastering
• Waxing-up
• Polishing

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Medical and biomedical equipment and systems

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Time management

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment