Sub Dental Assistant
Listed on 2026-09-24
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Dental / Dentistry
Dental Assistant, Dentistry / General Dentist, Dental Office
Temporary Dental Assistant – Maternity Leave Coverage
January–March 2027
We are a friendly, established general dental practice seeking an experienced Dental
Assistant to join our team on a temporary basis while one of our team members is on
maternity leave. This position is expected to run from January through March 2027 and is ideal for an assistant looking for a defined short-term position in a supportive, organized, and team-oriented dental office.
4 days per week — approximately 35 paid hours
Monday: 7:30 AM–5:15 PM
Tuesday: 6:30 AM–4:15 PM
Wednesday:
Off
Thursday: 7:30 AM–5:15 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM–4:15 PM
1-hour unpaid lunch each workday
$24–$27 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
We also offer a $750 completion bonus for successfully working through the agreed maternity-leave coverage period.
As a Dental Assistant, you'll work closely with our dentists and clinical team to provide an efficient, comfortable, and positive experience for our patients.
Responsibilities include:
- Chairside assisting for a variety of general dental procedures
- Preparing treatment rooms, instruments, and materials
- Taking dental radiographs
- Maintaining proper sterilization and infection-control protocols
Assisting with restorative procedures, crowns, impressions/scans, and other general dentistry procedures
- Helping maintain efficient patient and clinical flow throughout the day
- Providing patients with a friendly and comfortable experience
- Communicating and working collaboratively with our dentists, hygienists, assistants, and front-office team
We're looking for someone who is dependable, professional, friendly with patients,
organized, and comfortable working as part of a collaborative dental team.
Previous dental assisting experience is strongly preferred. CDA/RDA credentials are a
plus but are not required for the right candidate. Experience with Open Dental is helpful but not required.
Position:
Temporary Dental Assistant – Maternity Leave Coverage
Dates:
January–March 2027
Schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Hours:
Approximately 35 paid hours/week
Pay: $24–$27/hour, based on experience and qualifications
Completion Bonus: $750 upon successful completion of the agreed coverage period
Setting:
General Dentistry
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