dental assistant
Posted on May 24, 2026 by Employer details Westhill Dental Clinic
Job details
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Tasks: Prepare patients for dental examinations. Order dental and office supplies. Prepare dental instruments and filling materials. Perform reception and clerical duties. Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment. Educate patients concerning oral hygiene. Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant. Schedule and confirm appointments. Perform intra-oral duties. Take and develop X-rays. Record dental procedures performed on patients. Invoice patients for dental services. Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations. Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS Windows. MS Word. Security and safety: Immunization records. Criminal record check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Team player. Accurate. Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Reliability. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend.- Location Nanaimo, BCV9S 5W4
- Work location On site
- Salary$30.00 to $35.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 8 to 32 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentPart time leading to full time
- Day, Weekend
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3582933
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare patients for dental examinations
- Order dental and office supplies
- Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
- Perform reception and clerical duties
- Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
- Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
- Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant
- Schedule and confirm appointments
- Perform intra-oral duties
- Take and develop X-rays
- Record dental procedures performed on patients
- Invoice patients for dental services
- Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations
- Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS Windows
- MS Word
Additional information
Security and safety
- Immunization records
- Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Team player
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Reliability
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-06-14
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