Registered Dental Assistant

Your Opportunity:

The Alberta Children’s Hospital is currently looking for a Casual Registered Dental Assistant. The successful candidate will work as part of the Dental Clinic at the Alberta Children’s Hospital, which provides comprehensive pediatric dental care to children with medical complexities within the city of Calgary and surrounding areas. The Alberta Children’s Hospital is a bright modern, family centered facility that is a cornerstone for quality care and research for the children of Calgary and southern Alberta. The ACH dental clinic sees on average 3000 children each year, who would otherwise likely not be able to receive good dental care. The clinic consists of Dentists, Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants who work collaboratively to support patients within the clinic as well as provide support for identified inpatient dental needs. The clinic also works collaboratively with community dental partners to facilitate patient transitions to community dental care.

Description:

As a Dental Assistant, you will receive and prepare patients for treatment. You will prepare instruments and materials required, perform intra-oral procedures and chair-side assistance during dental procedures. You will maintain cleanliness of the dental area and perform routine maintenance. You will also provide oral health treatment and education to patients. You may perform billing and pre-authorization of insurance claims and participate in the development of educational resource materials. You will maintain dental charts, records and databases.

Classification: Registered Dental Assistant Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Dental Clinic Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 17-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $34.01 Maximum Salary: $42.59 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of a certificate from an accredited Dental Assisting Program. Active or eligible for registration with the College of Alberta Dental Assistants (CADA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Current Basic Life Support – Healthcare Provider (BCLS). Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Dental Assistant in a dental office setting within the last 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Dental Assistant in an acute care hospital setting within the last 5 years. Experience performing dental services with pediatric patients. Experience treating patients with physical and/or developmental challenges.