Dental Assistant 2

University of British Columbia - Staff; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia is seeking a Dental Assistant 2 to support the operation of its dental clinic. The role involves chairside assisting, sterilization, and preparation of instruments for students under the supervision of dental faculty, aiming to maintain high standards of patient care and clinic functionality.

Qualifications

• B.C. dental assistant certification and current license required.
• Two years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Setting up instruments and equipment for dental procedures.
• Assisting faculty and students during dental assisting.
• Cleaning cubicles and lab areas, adhering to sterilization protocols.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Education

High School graduation

Completion of dental assistant program

B.C. dental assistant certification

Job description

Staff - Union

Job Category CUPE 116 Job ProfileCUPE 116 Salaried - Dental Assistant 2 Job Title Dental Assistant 2 Department Dental Clinic | Faculty of Dentistry Compensation Range $5,012.00 - $5,441.00 CAD Monthly Posting End Date June 20, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary
This position is one of support to facilitate the operation of the dental school in a fast-paced environment. It will involve chairside assisting, but also sterilization and preparation of instruments and supplies for dental students.

Organizational Status
This position- Dental Assistant II, would report to - Dental Assistant III or IV, that reports to the Senior Clinic Manager, Resources & Operations, who reports to the Clinic Director. This position will also take direction from the Clinic Operations Administrator.

Work Performed

• Setting up instruments and equipment for dental procedures.
• Assist faculty and students for chairside dental assisting.
• Assisting in the dispensary with the disinfection and sterilization of supplies and instruments. Instrument reprocessing on a large scale. Loading washers, disinfecting equipment, and using autoclaves to sterilize instruments with adherence to CSA (Canadian Standards Association) protocols.
• Dispensing and re-stocking of supplies and materials to dental students.
• Preparing for and assisting during clinical demonstrations.
• Cleaning cubicles, dispensaries, and lab areas.
• Performing other related duties as required.
• Would work in the clinic and the Central Sterilization and Dispensary area.
• Work around the sink area, sterilizers and ultrasonic units.
• Lighting is good; floor is concrete, some anti-fatigue matting throughout.
• Hazards- instrument cassettes are heavy, lifting of cassettes involved, and loading and unloading of trolleys. Very hot temperatures in the sterilizers, proper mitts to be worn when unloading. Disinfection solutions are varied- phenol, glutaraldehyde, isopropyl alcohol- gloves to be worn.
• Handling of used instrument cassettes could be hazardous.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Work would be checked by a Dental Assistant III or IV. If an error occurred, possible damage to hand pieces, instruments and equipment. If incorrect decisions were made it would impact on the clinic functioning properly the next day. Proper sterilization and disinfection is vital to patient care and student curriculum requirements.

Supervision Received
Would be supervised by a Dental Assistant III or Dental Assistant IV's.

Supervision Given
None

Minimum Qualifications

B.C. dental assistant certification and current license is required. High School graduation and completion of dental assistant program. Two years of relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to work toward consensus and effectively resolve differences.

Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of clients/students/faculty/colleagues.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.

Ability to learn new computer programs and use computers effectively.

Ability to exercise tact and discretion.

Ability to gather, record, and organize information.