Are you a Registered Dental Assistant seeking a new opportunity working with Oral Health within a Public Health team? If so, this may be the opportunity for you! As a registered Dental Assistant within the Rural Public Health team, supporting Peace River and surrounding areas, you will implement the Oral Health Model of Care by addressing risk factors for oral health. Your responsibilities will include oral health assessments, fluoride varnish and sealant application to students in targeted schools; fluoride varnish applications to preschool aged children; and oral health education for parents and health professionals. You will work collaboratively with other Public Health staff, community dentists, community agencies, and schools, integrating the principles of health promotion, community development and capacity building. This position requires moving heavy equipment and navigating awkward positions. You will be required to pack, lift, move, and transport heavy and/or awkward supplies to various work sites. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Primary Care Alberta currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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 Prof/Tech
Unit and Program: Dental Health
Primary Location: Peace River Community HC
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.43
Posting End Date: 23-SEP-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Perks
Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2028
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 27
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $34.01
Maximum Salary: $42.59
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Classification: Registered Dental Assistant
Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
Unit and Program: Dental Health
Primary Location: Peace River Community HC
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.43
Posting End Date: 23-SEP-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2028
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 27
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $34.01
Maximum Salary: $42.59
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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 registration is required. One year within the last three years’ experience providing preventive services such as pit and fissure sealants and fluoride varnish applications. You must be able to lift and move up to 40 pounds and provide chest compressions. Class 5 driver's license or non GDL. Experience working with children and vulnerable populations.

Preferred Qualifications
One year within the last three years’ experience in Public Health/Community Health.

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📌 Registered Dental Assistant (Alberta)
🏢 Primary Care Alberta
📍 Alberta