Certified Dental Assistant - BC Cancer - Abbotsford

Certified Dental Assistant

BC Cancer

Abbotsford, BC

The Certified Dental Assistant participates in the management of patients with medical compromise performs related booking, chair-side and clerical duties.

What you'll do

1. Perform all the chair-side duties of a dental assistant and maintains infection control. Make impressions to fabricate gel carriers; constructs and fits custom gel carriers and instructs patients on how to use. Fabricate bite blocks and gingival protectors in preparation for radiotherapy procedures. Provide home care instruction to patients.
2. Participate in management of patients with medical compromise and with possible exposure to medical risk; coordinates booking for the dental clinic. Assist the Dentist with screening of patients and assessment of dental needs to set priorities for dental visits; schedule appointments by contacting medical and dental offices and laboratories to see if the work is complete; contact patients and arrange appointments.
3. Apply topical chemotherapy.
4. Communicate with medical and dental staff in the Agency and in the community as necessary to adjust appointment schedules, while ensuring that patient care is not jeopardized.
5. Maintain statistical records such as procedures performed and submits summary totals.

What you bring

Qualifications:

1. Graduation from a recognized Certified Dental Assistant program
2. One (1) year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
3. Current registration with the College of Dental Surgeons of B.C.
4. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within healthcare settings.
5. Knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, BC Human Rights Code, Anti-racism Data Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies:

1. Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging.
2. Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments.

You have:

1. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
2. Deal with others effectively.
3. Physically perform the duties of the position.
4. Organize work.
5. Operate related equipment.
6. Demonstrated deep understanding of their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

1. Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
2. Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses.
3. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
4. Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
5. PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people.
6. Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Wage: $29.40 per hour

Location: 32900 Marshall Road, Abbotsford BC V2S 0C2

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday; 0800-1600

Requisition Number: 182184E

What we do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province.

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems.

Attention current employees of PHSA:

You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca .

The internal job posting expires on April 15, 2025, and will no longer be accessible.

If you have not yet set up an internal profile, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with your PHSA employee ID number to obtain your temporary password.

If you are not a current employee of PHSA and require assistance with your application, please contact the External Careers team at careers@phsa.ca .