Dental Assistant - Flexible, Community-Focused Care (Mon-Fri)

hellodent; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimberley Family Dental in Kimberley, BC is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant for maternity leave coverage starting January 22, 2027. Join a welcoming team serving families with modern technology and a patient-first approach.

Role involves room setup, assisting clinicians, radiography, sterilization, chart updates, and patient education. Monday–Friday schedule with no evenings or weekends. Competitive pay and supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Registered and/or Certified as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association is required.
• Previous dental assisting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Prepare treatment rooms

Assist dentists and hygienists

Take dental X-rays

Infection control (IPAC)

Patient education

Administrative tasks

Education

Registered and/or Certified as a Dental Assistant

Job description

Kimberley Family Dental in Kimberley, BC is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant for maternity leave coverage starting January 22, 2027. Join a welcoming team serving families with modern technology and a patient-first approach.

Role involves room setup, assisting clinicians, radiography, sterilization, chart updates, and patient education. Monday–Friday schedule with no evenings or weekends. Competitive pay and supportive team culture.