Dental Assistant 3 - UBC, Vancouver

About the role

The Dental Clinic within the Faculty of Dentistry at UBC is seeking a Dental Assistant 3 for a Graduate Orthodontics maternity leave replacement. At UBC, attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce supports excellence in research, innovation, and learning while fostering inclusion and fairness.

This position reports to a Dental Assistant IV, who reports to the Senior Clinic Manager, Resources & Operations, and ultimately to the Clinic Director, while also taking direction from the Clinic Operations Administrator.

Key duties

• Setting-up armamentarium and assisting faculty members and graduate students at chair side with routine and advanced procedures in the Graduate Programs.
• Supervising and coordinating the work of lower classification level of Dental Assistants as required.
• Setting up instruments and equipment for dental procedures.
• Maintaining inventory of supplies and materials, maintaining Student Instrument Accounts, assisting with student orientation, and maintaining lists and photos for grad program instruments.
• Informing faculty, patients, and students of existing protocols and procedures.
• Cleaning cubicles, dispensaries, and lab areas.
• Performing other related tasks as required.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following minimum and preferred qualifications to be considered for the dental assistant role.

• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own.
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• High School graduation and completion of B.C. Dental Assistant Certification and current license.
• 4 years relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience and knowledge of orthodontic procedures and materials.
• Completion of the orthodontic module as offered by UBC continuing Dental Education.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft office at a basic level including Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel.
• Ability to identify and respond to contentious or sensitive issues with discretion.