Position Summary
Are you a Dental Assistant looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to Northern Health.

The Dental Assistant is responsible to provide non-certified assistant duties to the dentist and Certified Dental Assistants, to insure a level of high quality care for the patients including; providing chairside assistance to dentists, performing dental procedures, and performing related administrative support duties. The Dental Assistant will ensure the disinfection and sterilization of dental equipment and instrumentation. Infection prevention and control is an important function of the position including ensuring appropriate maintenance of sterilization equipment.
Dental experience is important

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Wednesday, Thursdays and every 2nd Friday, Days - 08:45 to 17:34, 08:45 to 17:34, 12:30 to 16:30, Rotating

Qualfications
• Grade 12.
• Recent related experience in a dental office, knowledge of dental programs and instrumentation.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Or other Qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work.

Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Knowledge of materials, techniques and instruments used by dentists as related to chair side dental assisting.

Where you will be working:
Community:
Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through The Hazeltons

More about Northern Health
Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!
Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here's what we provide:
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Three weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

Important Application Information
Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school, college, or university transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants
Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants