Dental assistant

Shelbourne Dental; Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Maternity and parental benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Job summary

Shelbourne Dental is seeking a motivated dental assistant to support daily operations at our on-site clinic. You will prepare patients for examinations, assist in the dental laboratory, and help with instrument preparation and denture polishing.

The role requires a certificate or diploma in other trades, English proficiency, and up to seven months of experience. You will handle reception duties, scheduling, inventory, and maintain sterilization standards.

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months experience in dental or healthcare setting.
• Proficiency in using MS Office applications and basic administrative tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental examinations.
• Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory.
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials.
• Maintain and order supplies.
• Perform reception and clerical duties.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.
• Record dental procedures performed on patients.
• Invoice patients for dental services.
• Polish and buff dentures.

Skills

English

Attention to detail

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Windows

MS Word

Job description

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Other trades certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

1 to less than 7 months

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

WORK SETTING

• Dental practice
• Independently owned business
• Hospital/medical facility or clinic

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Prepare patients for dental examinations
• Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
• Maintain and order supplies
• Perform reception and clerical duties
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Record dental procedures performed on patients
• Invoice patients for dental services
• Polish and buff dentures

COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Dental plan

LONG TERM BENEFITS

• Maternity and parental benefits

OTHER BENEFITS

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer