X̲AAYDAG̲A DLAANG SOCIETY: CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT-CDA
Department: Dental
Reporting To: Dental Team Lead
Working Conditions: Monday to Friday. Call outs for emergencies may be necessary.
Objective:
Responsible to oversee the operation and implementation of the dental program and assist the Dentist with procedures.
Education & Experience:
• Minimum Certified Dental Assistant Diploma.
• Qualify for registration with the BC College of Oral Health Professionals
• Minimum three years’ experience in dental assisting, with some dental office managing experience.
• Current CPR (level C) certificate.
Additional Requirements:
• Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Knowledge of the Haida culture is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment to meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion.
• Ability to operate and maintain dental equipment.
Duties:
Under the direction of a dentist, with limited supervision, performs Certified Dental Assistant duties, as outlined by the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia. These include:
• Recording medical, dental, and nutritional histories.
• Maintaining patient files, databases, and charts.
• Assisting with examinations and clinical procedures.
• Performing duties as delegated by the Dentist (i.e., x-rays, sealants, Jeltrate impressions, suture removal, polishing teeth, fluoride application, etc.).
• Performing infection control procedures necessary for the maintenance of an appropriate clinical working environment (i.e., instrument sterilization, monitoring effectiveness of sterilizers, disinfecting operatories, etc.).
• Providing oral health information to individuals and families.
• Organizing of dental specialty clinics (i.e., oral surgery)
• Ordering and maintaining of dental supplies and inventory (i.e., monitor expiration dates of supplies, keep emergency kit up-to-date, etc.).
• Organizing and ensuring the maintenance of dental equipment on regular scheduled basis.
• Orienting Dental Resident, visiting Dentist, or other staff to the clinic, procedures and protocols. XAAYDAGA DLAANG SOCIETY 156 2nd Ave Skidegate, Haida Gwaii V0T1S1 Tel: 250-559-4610 Fax: 250-559-4589
• Providing supervision to the Dental Receptionist.
• Organizing and/or assisting with oral health prevention education programs (directly or in conjunction with other health programs) to individuals or groups.
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the Dentist, or Health Centre Supervisor.
Job Description approved the 20th day of October , 2025
PER
Skidegate Health Centre
Ayushi Shukla
Health Director
Salary Range $36.48-$40.53/hr
How to Apply Interested parties should submit a cover letter and resumé to Chantel Wellman at chantel@lanternhr.ca.
Closing date February 15, 2026