Description

Lillehammer Dental Clinic has a full-time (100%) permanent position available for a dental secretary/assistant, starting October 1, 2026.

About Lillehammer Dental Clinic:

Lillehammer Dental Clinic is a dental clinic consisting of 11 dentists (8.7 full-time equivalents), 4 dental hygienists (3.8 full-time equivalents), and 12 dental secretaries/assistants (10.8 full-time equivalents). 
Lillehammer Dental Clinic has a TOO team affiliated with the clinic.

Lillehammer Dental Clinic is a new, modern dental clinic located in the heart of downtown Lillehammer. 

If you would like to learn more about what it’s like to work in the Dental Health Service, Hedmark County Municipality, we have created a dedicated website. You can access this website here:

https://innlandetfylke.no/tjenester/dental-health/jobs-in-the-dental-health-service

• modern equipment and the OPUS patient record system at all our clinics
• professional challenges and systematic continuing education for our employees
• a network of great and skilled colleagues where help and support are never far away
• an active and stimulating work environment
• salary in accordance with current collective agreements
• licensed dental health secretaries are paid as skilled workers, and unskilled staff as assistants
• county-level employment terms with good pension and insurance plans

The regions and municipalities in Innlandet can provide advice and guidance regarding finding housing, employment for a spouse/partner, and childcare.

Information about school options, recreational activities in the municipality, and other opportunities in the municipality will be provided upon request.

We are looking for someone who

• wants to help develop the Dental Health Service in Innlandet County
• works independently
• has good collaboration skills
• primarily hold a Norwegian license
• if there are no applicants with a license as a dental health secretary, the position may be reconsidered and converted to an assistant position and remunerated accordingly

About the position

• 100% permanent position as dental secretary/assistant at Lillehammer Dental Clinic, starting October 1, 2026
• The dental clinic treats adult, paying patients in addition to the legally mandated treatment groups
• The workplace is currently Lillehammer Dental Clinic, Kirkegata 78, 2609 Lillehammer

Job Responsibilities

• Greet patients
• Answer phone calls/respond to emails
• Assist the dentist during treatment
• Prepare the treatment room before and after treatment
• Sterilization work
• Ordering and receiving supplies
• Some administrative work

The dental secretary/assistant has a highly varied workday at a fluctuating pace, which requires that you are solution-oriented and communicate well with patients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• The appointment will be based on a comprehensive assessment of the interview, education, work experience, and references
• Suitability will be a decisive factor in the hiring process

We require

• You must be fluent in Norwegian/Scandinavian, both spoken and written
• Good communication and presentation skills

Application

Innlandet County Council wants its workforce to reflect the diversity of the population and therefore encourages everyone who is qualified according to the job posting to apply. Personal suitability will be emphasized.

We never ask for BankID information during the application process.

A police certificate—no older than three months—is required for all positions in the dental health service, folk high schools, and upper secondary schools.

Please note that all applicants will be included on a public list of applicants, cf. the Public Administration Act § 25. Exemptions from publication are granted only in exceptional cases, and you must explain why you should be exempted from public disclosure in the text field of the application.                          

Please note that redundant employees of the county administration may have priority for the position.

Innlandet County Council uses an electronic application form.

We look forward to receiving your application.