Chairside Dental Assistant or Certified Dental - Vancouver, Canada - REACH Community Health Centre

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Description

Position:
Chairside Dental Assistant or Certified Dental Assistant


Hours:
Temporary position - 3 days a week with a possibility for extension


Wage Range:
$


Position Summary


REACH Dental Clinic is committed to providing a comprehensive range of oral care services of the highest quality to all its patients.

We strive to educate all our patients who receive treatment at our Clinic.

Our goal is to deliver excellent service in a friendly and welcoming environment to each and every patient who comes through our doors.

REACH Dental Clinic has been a leader in the field of dentistry since 1969 and remains committed to social responsibility.

We are a social enterprise and receive no government funding. Thus, we rely on fees and private financial donations to do the work we do.


Accountable to the Dental Manager, the Chairside Dental Assistant/Certified Dental Assistant plays a key role in maintaining the warm, friendly environment for which we are known.

The Chairside Dental Assistant/Certified Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting dentists during examination and treatment of patients and performing regular CDA's duties.


Qualifications and skills

  • Graduation from a recognized CDA program and registration with the College of Dental Assistants.
  • 2 years' experience working in a dental clinic preferred.
  • Experience working with vulnerable and marginalized populations
  • Demonstrates a commitment to the social determinants of health and antioppression being the foundation for patient care
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Good communication skills to liaise between the clinical team and reception team
  • Flexible, with a good work ethic and a positive attitude.
  • Knowledge of Power Practice an asset.
  • Ability to speak more than one language is an asset.

Job Types:
Part-time, Casual

Part-time hours: 25 per week


Salary:
$23.00-$28.00 per hour


Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
REACH has implemented strict safety protocols.


Licence/Certification:

  • Certified Dental Assistant (preferred)

Work Location:
One location

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