Certified Dental Assistant Senior – BC Cancer – Abbotsford

Certified Dental Assistant Senior

BC Cancer

Abbotsford, BC

What you’ll do

• Provide daily supervision to Assistants regarding all aspects of departmental activity such as organization of work area, supplies and equipment and file maintenance. Resolves work related problems and provides input to Department Head for performance review purposes.
• Coordinate schedules for dental professional staff by: prioritizing and scheduling patient appointments for the dental clinic and for O.R. procedures; organizing the acquisition of supporting documentation for patient visits; and making changes/adjustments as needed.
• Ensure patient charts are requested for scheduled appointments; checks patient chart and treatment plan for completeness and follows-up on missing documentation according to procedure. Files treatment plans alphabetically.
• Screen patients and assesses dental needs to set priorities for dental visits; schedules appointments according to urgency of need, ensuring continuity of sequential appointments.
• In consultation with medical/dental staff, adjusts appointment schedules according to emergent needs. Communicates changes in schedules to patients, staff and those affected.
• 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.
• 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.
• Orient students, residents, visitors and other staff to practices in the Dental Clinic.
• Maintain departmental statistics and monthly statistics on Dental Clinic workload for budget purposes.
• Using computer software, maintains files such as supply lists and the denture waiting list.
• Assist in creating patient information pamphlets as required and follows the appropriate policies to have them approved for patient use. Calls for, gathers together and collates data from medical/dental charts to assist in the design and implementation of clinical studies. Recruits’ patients for approved studies according to protocol guidelines.
• Apply topical Chemotherapy to oral lesions.

What you bring

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 graduation.
• Completion of a recognized Certified Dental Assistant program
• Current registration with the College of Dental Surgeons of B.C
• Two years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work well with patients and staff.

You have:

• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

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.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• 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: Regular, Full-Time

Wage: $30.27 per hour

Location: 32900 Marshall Road, Abbotsford BC V2S 0C2

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; 0700-1500;0730-1530;0800-1600;0830-1630;0900-1700;0930-1730;1000-1800 or as per master rotation.

Requisition Number: 172306E

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).

( 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 – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

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

PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey-one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

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