Job Description

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) - Monday to Thursday 9AM-5PM

JOB SUMMARY

To assist in the overall delivery of services provided by the Portland Community Dental Clinic, the CDA provides chairside assistance to the dentists.

The CDA provides dental health information, health promotion, and dental screenings for individuals in a community setting. May perform procedures such as setting up, taking, and developing x-rays, polishing teeth, and applying fluoride treatments and fissure sealant.

SOCIETY PHILOSOPHY

PHS Community Services Society provides housing, harm reduction, health promotion and health care to vulnerable communities. Our supportive housing and low barrier programs provide refuge, services and advocacy for those who are homeless or poorly served elsewhere due to their physical health, mental health, behaviour, substance use, or involvement with the criminal justice system. Our work is grounded in honouring self-determination and providing as much choice of therapeutic treatments as possible within a trauma-informed continuum of care. We foster an environment which accepts and looks to the good in each member. PHS is a renowned innovator and a leader in harm reduction and health care for marginalized communities. PHS Housing actively seeks to find an alternative to eviction in every situation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The job includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Provides chairside assistance to dentists. Prepares and sets up instruments, equipment and supplies, passing instruments to dentist, assisting dentist with applications and suctions, inserting and removing rubber dams and clamps, preparing restorative bases and filling materials, and setting up, taking, and developing dental x-rays.

Assists in preparation for patient appointments by performing duties such as obtaining patient and x-ray files, positioning patients for dental work, and providing instructions related to dental work procedures, post-operative care, and oral hygiene.

Follows up on patient treatment requirements by performing duties such as assessing urgency, and providing information to patients.

Performs administrative support duties such as gathering required patient information, dental histories and details regarding financial assistance requirements. Completes documentation required for admission scheduling and confirming patients for programs and services. Maintains waitlists and enters data into computerized programs. Compiles screening statistics and responds to inquiries.

Cleans and sterilizes dental equipment and instruments.

Monitors supply and equipment inventories. Identifies requirements, prepares and processes order requisitions, and maintains related records. Receives and checks orders, verifies accuracy of invoice, stocks shelves, and distributes clinic supplies as needed. Follows up to obtain information and resolves discrepancies as required.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

Education, Training, and Experience

Grade 12

Certified Dental Assistant Certificate

Registration and licensure as a Certified Dental Assistant

Recent, related experience of one year

Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Or other Qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work

Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Ability to deal with others effectively

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

Ability to operate related equipment

Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize

Knowledge of techniques and standards of preventive and restorative clinical practice

Knowledge of the Downtown Eastside (history, organizations, services, issues and politics) an asset.

Must be creative, quick thinking, with good problem solving abilities

Must have excellent priority setting skills

Must have good communication skills

Experience with insurance procedures

Must have a proven ability to deal with crisis intervention and conflict resolution

Must work well under stress

Good listening ability, non-judgmental, patient, and non-controlling

Computer knowledge :Exan/Mercedes Power Practice and Power Chart

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a unionized, Regular Part-Time position

Schedule:

Monday to Thursday 9:00AM to 5:00PM {30 hours/week}

Location:

Portland Community Dental

Start Date:

ASAP

Union:

CUPE 5536

Collective Agreement:

Community Subsector Association, CBA

Grid/wage

: Grid 19 - $27.58-29.15/hour

How to apply

Please include a cover letter identifying the qualities and competencies that would make you a suitable candidate.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: $27.58-$29.15 per year

Benefits:

Employee assistance program
Ability to commute/relocate:

Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

Certified Dental Assistant certificate (required)
Work Location: In person