Certified Dental Assistant

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $27.58 / Hr. - CAD $29.15 / Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Dental Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for Certified Dental Assistants to join the Dental Program team at the Robert & Lily Lee Family Community Health Centre in Vancouver, BC.

Apply today to join our team!

As a Certified Dental Assistant, you will :

• Provide preventative dental health information and education, preventative dental services and perform a variety of administrative and clerical duties for the Dental Program.
• Set up instruments and dental supplies, pass instruments to the Dentist during treatments, provide assistance to the dental staff including dental specialists, residents and students in the clinic.
• Explain dental procedures, post-operative and oral hygiene instructions to the client and family.
• Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization and ensure applicable equipment is functional.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Current registration and licensure as a Certified Dental Assistant with the BC College of Dental Surgeons (CDSBC)
• One (1) year recent, related community dentistry experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• Valid BC Driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purpose, as required.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of the current techniques and standards of preventive and restorative clinical practice.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to speak effectively to clients and families on dental care topics.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, work independently with minimal direction, problem solve, take initiative, anticipate potential problems / conflicts and take appropriate actions, organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to establish / maintain satisfactory work relationships with clients and other employees, deal tactfully and effectively with co-workers, clients and staff from other agencies / community and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications
• Knowledge of office methods and procedures.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine.

Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents.

At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families.

We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care.

We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.