Registered Dental Assistant

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Alberta is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to support oral health initiatives within public health. The candidate will perform assessments, apply fluoride treatments, and provide education to patients and families. Must be able to lift heavy equipment and hold a valid driver's license for travel. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within the community and is casual/relief in nature with varying shifts.

Qualifications

• Completion of a certificate from an accredited Dental Assisting Program.
• Current Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS) registration.
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
• Driver's license and access to a motor vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct oral health assessments and apply fluoride varnish to students.
• Prepare patients for treatment and assist during procedures.
• Provide oral health education to patients and caregivers.
• Maintain cleanliness of dental areas and perform routine maintenance.

Skills

Oral health assessments

Fluoride varnish application

Team collaboration

Patient education

Equipment handling

Education

Certificate from an accredited Dental Assisting Program

Job description

Your Opportunity

Are you a Registered Dental Assistant seeking a new opportunity where you get to travel within Central Alberta, supporting the Oral Health within Public Health team? If so, this may be the opportunity for you! As a registered Dental Assistant with the Public Health team within Central Zone, supporting Red Deer and surrounding areas, you will implement the provincial Oral Health Action Plan by addressing risk factors for oral health. Your responsibilities will include oral health assessments, fluoride varnish and sealant application to students in targeted schools; fluoride varnish applications to preschool aged children; and oral health education for parents, and health professionals. You will work collaboratively with other Public Health staff, community dentists, community agencies, and schools, integrating the principles of health promotion, community development and capacity building. This position also supports the Dental Outreach of Red Deer, a collaboration between AHS and volunteer Dentists and Dental Assistants in the Red Deer area to provide free Dental Treatment to eligible children. This position requires moving heavy equipment and navigating awkward positions. You will be required to pack, lift, move, and transport heavy and/or awkward supplies to various work sites.

Description

As a Dental Assistant, you will receive and prepare patients for treatment. You will prepare instruments and materials required, perform intra-oral procedures and chair‑side assistance during dental procedures. You will maintain cleanliness of the dental area and perform routine maintenance. You will also provide oral health treatment and education to patients. You may perform billing and pre‑authorization of insurance claims and participate in the development of educational resource materials. You will maintain dental charts, records and databases.

Job Details

• Transition Company: Primary Care Alberta
• Classification: Registered Dental Assistant
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: PH- Oral Health Promotion
• Primary Location: Red Deer Johnstone Crossing Co
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 31‑DEC‑2025
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 10‑JAN‑2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $33.02
• Maximum Salary: $41.35
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications

Completion of a certificate from an accredited Dental Assisting Program. Active or eligible for registration with the College of Alberta Dental Assistants (CADA).

Additional Required Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS) registration is required.
• You must be able to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
• This position requires a vehicle for business use. Possession of a valid driver's license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair that can move equipment to provide services in the community is necessary as work‑related travel is required.
• One year within the last three years’ experience providing preventive services such as pit and fissure sealants, fluoride varnish applications.
• Experience working with children and vulnerable population.

Preferred Qualifications

One year within the last three years’ experience in Public Health/Community Health.