dental assistant
Prepare patients and dental instruments for examinations and surgical procedures. Maintain equipment and provide technical assistance to surgeons and physicians.
- On-site
- Rivière-du-Loup, QC
- Posted Jul 4, 2026
- Apply by Aug 27, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Overview Languages French Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Experience 1 year to less than 2 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 Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment Ensure proper functioning of equipment Greet customers Operate computerized scanning machines Provide technical assistance to surgeons by laying out instruments, setting up equipment, assisting surgical teams with gowns and gloves and passing instruments to surgeons Print in 3D Assist physicians in the assessment of patients Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Work under pressure Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Large workload Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Other Benefits Free parking available On-site recreation and activities Other benefits Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Support for Indigenous people Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
What you’ll do
Prepare patients and dental instruments for examinations and surgical procedures. Maintain equipment and provide technical assistance to surgeons and physicians.
Requirements
Requires a non-university certificate or diploma from a 1-2 year program and between 1 to 2 years of experience. Proficiency in French is listed as a language requirement.
Benefits
• Health Benefits • Dental Plan • Free Parking • On-site Recreation And Activities • Paid Time Off
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Patient Preparation
- Instrument Sterilization
- Equipment Maintenance
- Computerized Scanning
- Surgical Assistance
- 3D Printing
- Patient Assessment
- Hand-eye Coordination
Job areas
- Healthcare
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Aug 27, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
