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Certified Dental Assistant, Dentistry - BC Children’s Hospital

Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)·Vancouver, British Columbia

CA$31 - CA$31/hr·Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
·Posted 5 days ago
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About the role

Assist dentists with all aspects of dentistry performed in the Outpatient Clinic or Dental Operating Room.

Ensure completeness and accuracy of dental and medical health records and complete statistics for the Outpatient Department and Operating Room.

Maintain dental instruments and equipment and appropriate levels of dental supplies, linen, stores and pharmacy supplies.

Expose and process analogue and digital diagnostic quality dental radiographs.

Make dental impressions, prepare models, and perform related laboratory duties.

Perform prophylaxis, fluoride and fissure sealant procedures.

Demonstrate preventative techniques to patients in clinics within and outside the hospital.

Assist with maintenance of quality assurance standards and their documentation.

Perform other related duties as assigned

Certified Dental Assistant, Dentistry BC Children’s Hospital Vancouver, BC What you’ll do

Assist dentists with all aspects of dentistry performed in the Outpatient Clinic or Dental Operating Room.

Ensure completeness and accuracy of dental and medical health records; complete statistics for the Outpatient Department and Operating Room.

Maintain dental instruments and equipment; maintain appropriate levels of dental supplies, linen, stores and pharmacy supplies.

Expose and process analogue and digital diagnostic quality dental radiographs; make dental impressions, prepare models and performs other related laboratory duties.

Perform prophylaxis, fluoride and fissure sealant procedures.

Demonstrate preventative techniques to patients in clinics both within and outside the hospital.

Assist with the maintenance of quality assurance standards and their documentation.

Perform other related duties as assigned. What you bring

Qualifications

  • Graduation from a recognized Certified Dental Assistant program plus one (1) year’s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Current registration and licensure as a Certified Dental Assistant as required under the Dentist Act.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
  • 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 health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Children’s Hospital 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, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system. 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 (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.). Skills & Knowledge
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to deal with others effectively
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
  • Ability to organize work.
  • Ability to operate related equipment.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
  • Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the 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, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach. 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, Part-Time (FTE 0.80) Wage: $31.19/hour Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9 Hours of Work: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 0730-1530, 0800-1600, 0900-1700 Requisition # 199304E What we do BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia. BCCH 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 PHSA and BCCH are 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. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code. One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca. Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the 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. Attention current employees of PHSA: To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca Please note 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.

Requirements

Graduation from a recognized Certified Dental Assistant program plus one (1) year’s recent, related experience (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience).

Current registration and licensure as a Certified Dental Assistant as required under the Dentist Act.

Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts.

Demonstrated knowledge of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Children’s Hospital contexts (including TRC Calls to Action, In Plain Sight, BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, UNDRIP, and related commitments).

Core competencies aligned with Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility, including commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and to engage in anti-racism education and training.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Ability to organize work and operate related equipment

  • Graduation from a recognized Certified Dental Assistant program
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Ability to operate related equipment
  • Ability to organize work
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
  • Ability to deal with others effectively
  • Commitment to Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility
  • Commitment to learning about Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression
  • Awareness of social determinants of health and health disparities
  • Assist dentists with outpatient clinic and dental operating room procedures
  • Maintain accurate and complete dental and medical health records
  • Complete statistics for outpatient department and operating room

Benefits

  • Municipal pension plan
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Psychological health & safety programs
  • Holistic wellness resources
  • Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accrual
  • Professional development opportunities through in-house training programs (including San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course and Core Linx for Leadership roles)
  • WorkPerks premium discount program

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
CA$31 - CA$31/hr
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia
Posted
Jul 13, 2026
Application
Employer website
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  • Maintain appropriate levels of dental supplies, linen, stores and pharmacy supplies
  • Expose and process analogue and digital diagnostic quality dental radiographs
  • Make dental impressions and prepare models
  • Perform laboratory duties related to dentistry
  • Perform prophylaxis, fluoride and fissure sealant procedures
  • Demonstrate preventative techniques to patients
  • Maintain quality assurance standards and documentation
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