Dental Assistant

Northern Health; Hazelton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in British Columbia seeks a permanent part-time Dental Assistant to support their Dental Health department. The role involves providing chairside assistance, ensuring high-quality patient care, and maintaining sterilization protocols. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including vacation and financial support for moving expenses.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Three weeks of vacation after one year

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Access to outdoor activities

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Recent related experience in a dental office.
• Knowledge of dental programs and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to dentists.
• Ensure disinfection and sterilization of dental equipment.
• Perform administrative support duties.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Dental Materials

Education

Grade 12 education

Job description

Position Summary

Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position

Northern Health is seeking an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed permanent part-time Dental Assistant to support the Dental Health department.

The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing non-certified assistant duties to the dentist and Certified Dental Assistants, ensuring high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include chairside assistance to dentists, performing dental procedures, and administrative support duties.

The Dental Assistant will also ensure the disinfection and sterilization of dental equipment and instrumentation. Infection prevention and control are crucial, including maintaining sterilization equipment.

Shift Rotation/Hours of Work:

Monday, Tuesday (Shift 1 hours), every 2nd Friday (Shift 2 hours), Days, 08:45 to 17:34, 08:30 to 12:30

The communities comprising the Upper Skeena, The Hazeltons, are located on the unceded traditional territory of the Gitxsan Nation. The area includes the municipalities of Hazelton and New Hazelton, and several Indigenous villages. The region is renowned for its natural beauty, which plays a vital role in the health and wellbeing of its residents.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You:

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for employees.
• Three weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to outdoor activities and short commutes.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs through Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Application Requirements:

Upload the following documents:

• Registration number (if regulated).
• Supporting documents for education/qualifications, such as certificates, transcripts, etc.
• A cover letter and resume are recommended.

International applicants should review the application process on the Northern Health careers page.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 education.
• Recent related experience in a dental office, knowledge of dental programs and instrumentation.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Physical ability to perform duties.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.
• Knowledge of dental materials, techniques, and instruments used in chairside assisting.

Who We Are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, serving over two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities. We provide hospital and community-based health services to a population of 300,000, employing over 7,000 staff across the region. Our services include hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units, and specialized offices, offering a variety of career opportunities.