Dental Assistant 2

Job summary

The Dental Assistant 2 provides chairside support for graduate endodontic procedures and assists with clinical documentation. They are also responsible for the sterilization, preparation, and maintenance of dental instruments and clinical operatories.

Job details

Job Title Dental Assistant 2 Job Category CUPE 116 Job Profile CUPE 116 Salaried - Dental Assistant 2 Job Family Group Staff - Union Department Dental Clinic | Faculty of Dentistry Compensation Range $5,317.00 - $5,772.00 CAD Monthly Job End Date Ongoing Posting End Date November 3, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Dental Assistant 2 – Graduate Endodontics 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. Job Summary 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. Organizational Status This position- Dental Assistant II, would report to - Dental Assistant III or IV, that 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. Work Performed Prepare, organize, and set up operatories, instruments, armamentarium, materials, and equipment for endodontic, and other graduate clinical procedures. Assemble, maintain, and prepare endodontic systems, and specialized equipment for patient care and teaching activities. Assist graduate students and clinical faculty during endodontic procedures, including chairside support, and clinical documentation. Prepare operatories for patient treatment, post-operative care, and turnover between appointments, cleaning cubicles, dispensaries and laboratory areas. Transport contaminated instruments for reprocessing and assist with cleaning, sterilization, storage, and dispensing of instruments, supplies, and materials in accordance with infection prevention and control standards. Stock operatories and storage areas, monitor inventory levels of clinical supplies and endodontic components, and report replenishment needs. Maintain accurate endodontic records and assist with inventory documentation. Prepare for and assist with clinical demonstrations and teaching activities. Experience in inventory management, purchasing, and procurement of program supplies is preferred. Provide operational support within the Central Sterilization and Dispensary when graduate clinics are not in session or at times of reduced patient care activities. Follow all faculty, occupational health and safety, radiation safety, and infection prevention and control policies and procedures. Perform other related duties as required. Demonstrates a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and respectful workplace practices. Respects diverse perspectives and continually develops knowledge and skills that contribute to an inclusive learning and working environment. Working Conditions · Would work in the clinic and the Central Sterilization and Dispensary area when the Graduate Endodontic clinic is not in session or at times of reduced patient care activities. · Work around the sink area, sterilizers and ultrasonic units. · Lighting is good; floor is concrete, some anti-fatigue matting throughout. · Hazards- instrument cassettes are heavy, lifting of cassettes involved, and loading and unloading of trolleys. Very hot temperatures in the sterilizers, proper mitts to be worn when unloading. Disinfection solutions are varied- phenol, glutaraldehyde, isopropyl alcohol- gloves to be worn. · Handling of used instrument cassettes could be hazardous. Consequence of Error/Judgement Work would be checked by a Dental Assistant III or IV. If an error occurred, possible damage to hand pieces, instruments and equipment. If incorrect decisions were made it would impact on the clinic functioning properly the next day. Proper sterilization and disinfection are vital to patient care and student curriculum requirements. Supervision Received Would be supervised by a Dental Assistant III or Dental Assistant IV's. Supervision Given None Minimum Qualifications 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. Preferred Qualifications 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/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.

What you’ll do

The Dental Assistant 2 provides chairside support for graduate endodontic procedures and assists with clinical documentation. They are also responsible for the sterilization, preparation, and maintenance of dental instruments and clinical operatories.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a B.C. dental assistant certification and a current license. A high school diploma and completion of a dental assistant program are required, along with two years of relevant experience.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Dental assisting
• Sterilization
• Endodontic procedures
• Clinical documentation
• Inventory management
• Infection control
• Patient care
• Instrument reprocessing
• Clinical support
• Equipment maintenance
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Computer literacy
• Operations
• Procurement
• Innovation
• Detail Oriented
• Writing
• Research
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Inventory Management
• Demonstration Skills
• Dentistry
• Clinical Documentation
• Lifting Ability
• Purchasing
• Teaching
• Tactfulness
• Loading And Unloading
• Patient Treatment
• Employment Equity
• Inventory Monitoring
• Disinfecting
• Radiation Protection
• Postoperative Care
• Information Organization
• Endodontics

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Education
• Administrative
• Dental Assistant
• Dental Assistants and Therapists
• Dental Assistants

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