Certified Dental Assistant

Fraser Health; Delta; On-site; CAD 40,528 - 42,967; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health is seeking a Relief Full Time Administrative Clerk for Public Health in Delta, BC. This position involves providing dental health education, conducting screenings, and administrative tasks as needed.

Successful candidates will have Grade 12, completion of a Certified Dental Assistant Program, and effective communication and organizational skills. The anticipated end date for this role is September 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education is required.
• Successful completion of a recognized Certified Dental Assistant Program.
• 1 year of recent related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental health education and promotion to various groups.
• Conduct cursory dental screenings following guidelines.
• Complete necessary documentation as per policies.
• Perform administrative duties including data entry.
• Prepare materials and monitor inventories for equipment.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Classroom management

Ability to work with children

Knowledge of clinical practices

Physical ability to perform duties

Equipment operation

Education

Grade 12

Certified Dental Assistant Program

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $29.42 - $31.19 / hour.

Job Summary

We are currently looking to fill a Relief Full Time opportunity for an Administrative Clerk, Public Health at Tri-Cities Public Health located in Port Moody, BC. Estimated end date September 30, 2026.

Responsibilities

1. Provides dental health education and health promotion to children/adults/families in various settings such as classrooms and groups by performing duties such as developing educational content of lesson plans, liaising with appropriate personnel to schedule sessions, organizing work schedules for school and community programs, and delivering lessons and demonstrations.
2. Conducts cursory dental screenings of children by following the BC Dental Screening Manual protocol. Provides self-applied or other preventive material or clinical services where indicated, such as fluoride varnish within the Bylaws of the College of Dental Surgeons of BC and program guidelines.
3. Conducts follow up in accordance with the guidelines of the BC Dental Screening Manual by contacting parents, school personnel, community services and other health professionals, providing information to clients to assist in attaining subsidy assistance, referring clients to other community services and advocating for clients to obtain dental treatment. Responds to inquiries.
4. Completes documentation in accordance with the BC Dental Screening Manual, regional policies, procedures, guidelines/timelines and the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.
5. Performs duties related to the Pediatric Program at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia such as determining eligibility, scheduling and confirming clients, establishing and maintaining the wait list, and coordinating bus transportation, as required.
6. Performs administrative duties such as completing computerized records and reports, inputting data in accordance with established procedures, and consolidating findings of screenings and other surveys.
7. Prepares all materials, supplies, dental instruments and other equipment for use in screening programs. Monitors supply and equipment inventories and orders materials as required.
8. Participates in program meetings by attending meetings and/or making presentations and identifies areas for quality improvement.
9. Cleans and sterilizes dental equipment and instruments for use when required.
10. Performs clinical duties in accordance with the Bylaws of the College of Dental Surgeons of BC and program guidelines for special projects as required.
11. Assists with the orientation and mentoring of new staff.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Grade 12. Successful completion of a recognized Certified Dental Assistant Program and 1 year’s recent related experience. Registered and licensed with the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia. Valid BC Drivers License and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize.
• Leadership and classroom management skills.
• Ability to work with children.
• Knowledge of techniques and standards of preventive and restorative clinical practice.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.