Dental Clinic Receptionist

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

The UBC Dental Clinic uses state-of-the-art technology and an innovative architectural design to create a sophisticated, efficient space for learning, community service and research. The Nobel Biocare Oral Health Centre at UBC uses state-of-the-art technology and an innovative architectural design to create a sophisticated, efficient space for learning, community service and research.  The dental clinic in the Oral Health Centre provides the setting for the clinical practice component that are required for the completion of our programs.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Work is performed under clearly defined guidelines requiring minimum judgment on methods used to perform work. Resolves some problems but refer most to the supervisor. Errors can be corrected but could result in patients not receiving treatment when needed missing valuable clinical time.

Supervision Received
Works under general supervision with general instructions and guidelines.

Supervision Given
n/a

Minimum Qualifications
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications
High School graduation and completion of a Medical or Dental Office Assistant program (including terminology) and 1-year related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

UBC experience is preferred.

Experience in a dental clinical setting is an asset.

Ability to type at 50 wpm and to operate the normal range of office equipment as may be required in the performance of duties, such as, data entry systems, calculators, copying machines.

Excellent communication and organizational skills required.

Word processing/spread sheet/computer experience required (dental database preferred). Ability to exercise tact and discretion.

Ability to work flexible schedules.