Dental Assistant

Job Title

Dental Assistant 2

CUPE 116 / CUPE 116 Salaried - Dental Assistant 2

Dental Clinic | Faculty of Dentistry

$5,317.00 - $5,772.00 CAD Monthly

Leave replacement for a fixed term duration.

This position is one of support to facilitate the operation of the dental school in a fast‑paced environment. It will involve chairside assisting, but also sterilization and preparation of instruments and supplies for dental students.

This position‑Dental Assistant II would report to Dental Assistant III or IV, who reports to the Senior Clinic Manager, Resources & Operations, who reports to the Clinic Director. This position will also take direction from the Clinic Operations Administrator.

• Setting up instruments and equipment for dental procedures
• Assist faculty and students for chairside dental assisting
• Assist in the dispensary with disinfection and sterilization of supplies and instruments
• Dispense supplies and materials to dental students
• Prepare for and assist during clinical demonstrations
• Clean cubicles, dispensaries, and lab areas
• Perform other related duties as required
• Work in the clinic and the Central Sterilization and Dispensary area
• Work around the sink area, sterilizers, and ultrasonic units
• Work environment: lighting is good, floor is concrete, some anti‑fatigue matting throughout
• Hazards: instrument cassettes are heavy, lifting and loading/unloading of trolleys; hot temperatures in sterilizers; proper mitts and gloves when unloading; disinfection solutions (phenol, glutaraldehyde, isopropyl alcohol) require gloves and careful handling of used instrument cassettes
• Consequence of error/judgement:
  Work checked by a Dental Assistant III or IV; errors may damage hand pieces, instruments, or equipment; incorrect decisions could impact clinic functioning the next day; proper sterilization and disinfection are vital to patient care and student curriculum requirements
• Supervision received:
  Supervised by a Dental Assistant III or IV
• Supervision given:
  None

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

• B.C. dental assistant certification and current license is required
• High school graduation and completion of dental assistant program
• Two years of relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• 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

• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work toward consensus and effectively resolve differences
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of clients, students, faculty, and colleagues
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment
• Ability to learn new computer programs and use computers effectively
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion
• Ability to gather, record, and organize information