Dental Assistant 2

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 4, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

This is a leave replacement for a fixed term duration.

Dental Assistant 2 – Graduate Prosthodontics

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 prosthodontic, and other graduate clinical procedures.
• Assemble and prepare prosthodontic systems, and specialized equipment for patient care and teaching activities.
• Assist graduate students and clinical faculty during prosthodontic 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 implant components, and report replenishment needs.
• Maintain accurate prosthodontic records and assist with inventory documentation.
• Prepare for and assist with clinical demonstrations and teaching activities.
• 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 Prosthodontics 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 is 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.