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Registered Dental Assistant
@ Alberta Health Services
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Alberta Health Services is hiring a casual Registered Dental Assistant for the dental clinic at the Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary. The role involves preparing patients, chairside assistance, intra-oral procedures, oral health education and dental charting. Shifts are 7.75 hours on a day pattern, paid $34.01 to $42.59 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Receive and prepare patients for treatment
- Prepare instruments and materials and assist chairside
- Perform intra-oral procedures
- Provide oral health treatment and education
- Maintain dental charts and records
Requirements summary:
- Certificate from an accredited Dental Assisting Program
- Active or eligible for CADA registration
- Current BCLS certification
- Minimum 3 years dental office experience in last 5 years
- Preferred: pediatric and acute care experience
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- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | CADA registration, BCLS |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Dental Assisting |
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Alberta Health Services
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Healthy Albertans. Healthy Communities. Together.
Full company description
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.
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- People associated on LinkedIn
- 46,271
- Reported office locations
- 10030 – 107 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3E4, CA
- 1620 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4L7, CA
- Other recorded names
- Alberta Health Services
- Specialties
- Health Support and Services
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Specialties | Health Support and Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2,151 |
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Your Opportunity:
The Alberta Children’s Hospital is currently looking for a Casual Registered Dental Assistant. The successful candidate will work as part of the Dental Clinic at the Alberta Children’s Hospital, which provides comprehensive pediatric dental care to children with medical complexities within the city of Calgary and surrounding areas. The Alberta Children’s Hospital is a bright modern, family centered facility that is a cornerstone for quality care and research for the children of Calgary and southern Alberta. The ACH dental clinic sees on average 3000 children each year, who would otherwise likely not be able to receive good dental care. The clinic consists of Dentists, Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants who work collaboratively to support patients within the clinic as well as provide support for identified inpatient dental needs. The clinic also works collaboratively with community dental partners to facilitate patient transitions to community dental care.
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 Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Dental Clinic
- Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 17-NOV-2026
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $34.01
- Maximum Salary: $42.59
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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 (BCLS). Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Dental Assistant in a dental office setting within the last 5 years.
Preferred Qualifications:Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Dental Assistant in an acute care hospital setting within the last 5 years. Experience performing dental services with pediatric patients. Experience treating patients with physical and/or developmental challenges.
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