certified dental assistant
Posted on August 04, 2026 by Employer details E Pro Dental
Job details
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience. Asset languages: Mandarin. Cantonese. Work setting: Dental practice. Tasks: Prepare patients for dental examinations. Prepare plaster models and moulds. Order dental and office supplies. Prepare dental instruments and filling materials. Maintain and order supplies. 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. Make orthodontic bands from metal and alloys. Record dental procedures performed on patients. Invoice patients for dental services. Polish and buff dentures. Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations. Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants Association. Registration with provincial or territorial authorities. Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. MS Windows. MS Word. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Repetitive tasks. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Ability to distinguish between colours. Sitting. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Hand-eye co-ordination. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Judgement. Team player. Accurate. Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Initiative. Interpersonal awareness. Reliability. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Evening. Morning. Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: To be determined. Day. Weekend. Health benefits: Dental plan. Other benefits: Free parking available.- Location Richmond, BCV6X 4E2
- Work location On site
- Salary$31.00 to $40.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 32 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, To be determined
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3637968
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
No experience (will train)
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Asset languages
- Mandarin
- Cantonese
Work setting
- Dental practice
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare patients for dental examinations
- Prepare plaster models and moulds
- Order dental and office supplies
- Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
- Maintain and order supplies
- 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
- Make orthodontic bands from metal and alloys
- Record dental procedures performed on patients
- Invoice patients for dental services
- Polish and buff dentures
- Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations
- Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants Association
- Registration with provincial or territorial authorities
- Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Windows
- MS Word
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Repetitive tasks
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Hand-eye co-ordination
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Team player
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Initiative
- Interpersonal awareness
- Reliability
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
Other benefits
- Free parking available
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
2026-08-25
Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.
Report a problem with this job posting
Page details
- Date modified: