Centre for Community Oral Health, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Position number: 37493

Date posted: October 13, 2026

Job details

Dental Assistant - DA2 (AESES)

Regular Continuing Part-Time (Budget Funded)

Full-time: No

Permanent: Yes

Work schedule: 0-35 variable hours/week

Salary: $22.91 to $31.34 per hour plus vacation pay

Expected Start Date October 26, 2026

840 hours worked

For more information please contact: Kristjana Oliver -

Qualifications

MINIMAL FORMAL EDUCATION REQUIRED:

- Successful completion of a recognized Phase II Dental Assisting/ Chairside course, including the advanced module.

EXPERIENCE:

- One year of related experience in a dental office.
- Experience with dental billing.
- Must be registered with the Manitoba Dental Association.
- Experience working with medically/physically compromised patients and working with Geriatric clients an asset.
- Experience working with insurance forms and collection of patient accounts required.
- Proficiency in patient management software and attention to detail.
- Experience with intraoral scanning and digital dentistry procedures preferred.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Must be capable of carrying/transporting dental equipment weighing up to 50 lbs is required.
- Must be able to communicate well with staff,



students and the public in a pleasant and efficient manner is required.
- Ability to maintain calm professional demeanor during times of high operational tempo and multiple demanding tasks is required.
- Ability to communicate well with others is required.
- Use specialized instruments and equipment is required.
- Reassure patients to help reduce anxiety with dental procedures is required.
- Provide assistance to patients with special needs is required.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records is required.
- Ability to multi-task and complete required tasks within a specified time frame is required.
- Ability to be versatile in the workplace and be a team player is required.
- A satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

Key responsibilities

Clinical:

- Provides dental assisting services to a dentist, dental hygienist and/or dental students who are involved with the delivery of dental procedures on-site at various CCOH clinics, may include using mobile dental equipment in non-dental clinical settings in various personal care home (PCH) facilities. Patients may be physically, medically and/or economically compromised.
- While on-site in CCOH Clinics, ensure patient chart and laboratory work is available and ensures consent, estimate forms and

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