Dental Assistant - Hockley Family Dental

dentalcorp • Middleton, NS

66d • Onsite

About The Position

Hockley Family Dentistry is a long-standing, trusted practice in the heart of the Annapolis Valley, known for delivering friendly, caring, and professional dental care. We pride ourselves on building strong, long-term relationships with our patients and creating a welcoming environment for individuals and families alike. Our team includes Dr. Jeffrey Hockley and Dr. Zahraa Cherri who are dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-focused care. Our team brings a passion for clinical excellence, a strong clinical background, and a warm, engaging approach that helps make every patient visit comfortable and positive. At Hockley Family Dentistry, we are committed to involving patients in their care and ensuring they feel confident in their treatment plans. Our goal is to create a supportive, collaborative environment where both patients and team members feel valued and cared for. Hockley Family Dentistry is looking to add to thier team to support patient demand. They welcome applicants looking to work part time. Schedule: Part time 3 days per week 24 hours per week 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM What Sets Us Apart: Grow Without Limits: We’ll match your ambition, curiosity and drive to be your best with award-winning education, hands-on experience, real recognition and proven pathways that grow your expertise on your terms Brilliant Rewards: Competitive pay with annual reviews, RRSP matching to grow your future, and a comprehensive total-rewards package, which includes gym discounts, insurance savings, entertainment deals, and more, along with access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program Build Your Career with Us: Be part of a team that shares expertise, tackles challenges together, and works with modern technology, tools, and systems so you can focus on what matters most: patient care, professional development, and practice growth Culture & Flexibility: Career development with industry-leading CE, social and networking events, and a flexible, work-life balanced environment that supports your professional growth

Requirements

• Registered and/or Certified as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association is required
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Nice To Haves

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive pay with annual reviews
• RRSP matching to grow your future
• Comprehensive total-rewards package, which includes gym discounts, insurance savings, entertainment deals, and more, along with access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Career development with industry-leading CE
• Social and networking events
• Flexible, work-life balanced environment that supports your professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees