Certified Dental Assistant, Forensic Psychiatric Hospital

This Regular, Part-time (0.40 FTE) opportunity is with the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital. What is the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital? The Forensic Psychiatric Hospital (FPH) is a 190-bed secure facility located in Coquitlam, B.C., on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded core territory of the kwikwəƛ̓əm First Nation (Kwikwetlem). We treat people who have been found not criminally responsible for a crime or unfit to stand trial due to a mental health disorder. We deliver services to patients using the “Clinical Program Model,” which aims to deliver high-quality care to meet the specific needs of patients and is currently the best practice in health care. Watch this video to learn about working with BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services! What you’ll do Participates in management of patients with medical compromise and with possible exposure to medical risk; performs all chair-side duties, maintains infection control, and coordinates booking for Dentistry. Assists the Dentist with screening of patients and assessment of dental needs to set priorities for dental visits; schedules appointments by contacting medical and dental laboratories to see if work is complete; contacts units and community services and arranges appointments in the dental clinic. Prepares and sets up instruments, equipment and supplies required for dental work such as cleansing instruments and dressings, cleansing and polishing removable prosthesis, and preparing restorative bases and filling materials. Exposes and processes analogue and digital diagnostic quality dental radiographs. Takes dental impressions and prepares study models. Performs intra-oral procedures such as cleaning and polishing teeth, delivering fluoride carriers to patients, and applying desensitizing agents and fissure sealants. Performs procedures during dental treatment such as passing instruments to dentist, mixing restorative materials, assists dentist with applications and suctions during treatment. Positions patients for dental work, explains the dental work procedures and oral hygiene instructions, and answers related questions. Evaluates mouth cleaning effectiveness and demonstrates preventative techniques to inpatients and outpatients. Communicates with Dentist and a variety of departments including hospital units, Consult Services and external agencies as necessary to adjust appointment schedules, while ensuring that patient care is not jeopardized. Ensures patient charts are requested for patient appointments; checks patient chart and treatment plan for completeness, and files treatment plans alphabetically. Maintains patient records and checks for completeness and accuracy of dental and medical health records. Boxes and files study models, files photographs, dictation, reports, letters and laboratory reports until further follow up is required by the Dentist. Completes required reports by methods such as recording workload statistics, filling in forms, and distributing information as required in accordance with established procedures. Maintains levels of dental supplies, linen, stores and pharmacy supplies in accordance with established levels by counting stock and completing requisitions to ensure an adequate supply of materials is on hand; Reports equipment malfunctions, performs minor repairs and maintenance on dental equipment such as changing light bulbs, and arranges for repair by following established routine service procedures. Fosters a culture of patient and staff safety by assuming responsibility for security of immediate work area by completing routine security checks and maintaining security protocols. Performs other related duties as assigned. What you bring Qualifications Graduation from a recognized Certified Dental Assistant program plus one (1) year’s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current registration and licensure as a Certified Dental Assistant as required under the Dentist Act. Demonstrat