About this role
Do you want to be part of a committed and professional team, making a difference for every patient – every day? With us, you can fully utilize your skills in a dynamic environment characterized by respect, job satisfaction, and forward-thinking. Together, we realize our vision, "Together – for the whole family's oral health".
Job Responsibilities
We offer varied work as a dental assistant, including assistance, sterilization, and reception tasks. Our approach is based on a high degree of task distribution within the team, so it's important that you have experience and/or are interested in independent patient work within the scope of your competence. Here, you'll meet patients of all ages in a dynamic environment where no two days are alike. Together with your future colleagues, you'll help our patients with their oral health and create quality of life.
About the Workplace
At Folktandvården Surahammar, 6 dentists, 3 dental hygienists, and 7 dental assistants work together. The clinic has recently been expanded and now has 7 modern, fully equipped treatment rooms. Our workplace is built on an awareness of patient focus, collegial exchange, and efficient, high-quality work methods. Team spirit is central, and we look forward to welcoming another colleague to our team.
Good performance requires that you feel comfortable and well at work, so we offer the following benefits:
• Individually tailored introduction program to help you develop and become confident in your professional role
• Opportunities for skills development through internal training
• Free access to Region Västmanland's fully equipped gym
• Health and wellness allowance of 3000 SEK/year
Qualifications
We're seeking candidates with a dental assistant diploma or those in the final stages of dental assistant studies. To thrive here, you must have high work ambitions and value understanding, respect, and care. Quality and efficiency permeate your work.
We hope you, like us, enjoy continuous personal and professional development. Since you'll communicate with patients, relatives, colleagues, and occasionally authorities, excellent Swedish language skills in both speech and writing are crucial.
Interested?
Employment Terms
12-month temporary position with good opportunities for extension or potential permanent employment. Start date by agreement.
Application
Submit your application by November 23, 2025
• Include only your CV and relevant certificates/transcripts
• You'll answer additional selection assessment questions
• We do not use cover letters in our recruitment process
Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis, so don't delay submitting your application!
About the Region
Region Västmanland is responsible for healthcare and dental care for all county residents. We work in areas including public transport, culture, business development, education, and research. Together, we are 7,000 employees with 300 different professions across ten locations.
We make a real difference. Every day.
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