Certified Dental Assistant - BC Cancer Kelowna

Certified Dental Assistant

BC Cancer

Kelowna, BC

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

What You’ll Do

• Participate in management of patients with medical compromise and with possible exposure to medical risk; perform all chair-side duties and coordinate booking for the dental clinic and OR procedures.
• Assist the Senior Certified Dental Assistant with screening of patients and assessment of dental needs to set priorities for dental visits; schedule appointments by contacting medical and dental laboratories to see if work is complete; contact patients and arrange appointments in the dental clinic.
• 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.
• Perform all the chair-side duties of a dental assistant and maintains infection control. Make impressions, deliver fluoride carriers to patients; instruct patients in oral care; perform such other duties from time to time as permitted by the legislation of the College of Dental Surgeons of B.C. for a certified dental assistant. Assist with OR procedures.
• Ensure patient charts are requested for patient appointments; check patient chart and treatment plan for completeness, file treatment plans alphabetically.
• Maintain a double entry system on content of file; log all work; box and file study models; file photographs, dictation, reports, letters and laboratory reports until further follow up is required by the Dentist.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduation.
• Graduation from recognized Certified Dental Assistant Course.
• Current registration with the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP).
• One (1) year of related experience, preferably in a hospital setting. Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work well with patients and staff.

Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Awareness 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.

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.

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.

Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.

PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).

Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Casual

Wage: $29.40 per hour

Location: 399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5L3

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday- Friday; 0830 - 1630, 0830 - 1230, 1230 – 1630.

Requisition Number: 180827E

What We Do

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

BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

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. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

Attention Current Employees Of PHSA

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

The internal job posting expires on March 18, 2025, and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

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. Our business hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, excluding Statutory Holidays and a Help Desk Representative will respond to you with 1-2 business days.

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.