Dental Assistant - Hockley Family Dental

Get to Know Us: 

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 

Your Role: 

• 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  
• 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  

About You: 

• Registered and/or Certified as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association is  
• Previous dental assisting experience is preferred 

Application Information: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities and patients we serve. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation during the application or hiring process are encouraged to contact our Recruitment Team; all requests will be reviewed and addressed on a case-by-case basis.