Dental Assistant

Posted by Larry Uteck Dentistry

Posting Date

01-Sep-2025

Closing Date

27-Sep-2026

Location

Halifax

Salary

$30.25 Per Hour

Job Requirements

  • Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2years or equivalent experience
  • Language: English
  • Years of Experience: 2 years
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job ID: DISJ3433332

Job Description:

Job posting details

JOB POSTING ADVERTISED
dental assistant Verified 

Posted on August 31, 2025 by Employer detailsLarry Uteck Dentistry 

Job details

  • LocationBedfordNSB4B 0S9
  • Work locationOn site
  • Salary30.25 hourly / 30 hours per week
  • Terms of employmentPermanent employmentFull time
  • Early morning, Evening, Morning, Day
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
  • vacancies1 vacancy
  • SourceJob Bank #3391334

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

  • Dental practice

Responsibilities

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
  • Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team
  • Coordinate patient care
  • Maintain accurate records
  • Assist in the preparation and administration of examinations
  • Implement treatment plans

Supervision

  • 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Technical expertise (dental)

  • Plastering
  • Waxing-up
  • Polishing

Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS Word

Equipment, systems and controls experience

  • Medical and biomedical equipment and systems

Additional information

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
  • Flexibility
  • Team player
  • Accurate
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Initiative
  • Time management

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Team building opportunities

Employment groups 

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

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.)
  • Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
  • Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
Support for youths
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

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.

How to apply

Direct Apply

By Direct Apply

Additional ways to apply

By email

accounts@larryuteckdentistry.ca

What you must include in your application:

  • Cover letter
  • Answers to the following screening questions:
    • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
    • Are you willing to relocate for this position?


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