Orthodontic Hygienist - Toronto, Canada - Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Orthodontic Hygienist is responsible for working with the orthodontist for adjustments, bondings, debonding, impressions, cementing/delivering appliances and giving orthodontic instructions.

A registered oral health professional who provides health promotion, education, and teaching. Works collaboratively with the Health Care Team to achieve and maintain optimal oral health.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Greet client and accompany them from the waiting room to the treatment room
Follow established guidelines for client identification and privacy
Assist the family and/or client with lifting and transferring as required
Review client chart prior to appointment
Review medical information with client
Ensure that records and treatment plans are recorded
Ensure that consent forms for treatment and release of information are signed as required
Perform orthodontic hygienist duties as instructed by the orthodontist
Complete oral hygiene instruction and demonstration as required
Offer recommendations to clients and/or families for treatment and home care
Complete billing sheet, schedule next appointment and walk client to reception
Responsible for inventory and preventative maintenance of some equipment and supplies
Responsible for the process of outsourcing dental supplies for reprocessing
Actively participate and share information during morning rounds
Taking part in teaching and evaluating dental assistant and hygiene placement students
In partnership with clients/families and the interdisciplinary team, provides client and familycentred care which is goal directed, evidence based and outcome oriented
Support and respect the client/family's rights to make decisions based on their own values, beliefs and experiences
Base practice on established policies and procedures
Interact with members of the interdisciplinary team and community providers to ensure an integrated approach to service
Promote and support the physical, psychosocial and spiritual well being of clients and families
Collaborate with the client/family to plan, implement and evaluate care
Participate in organizationwide quality improvement activities and supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment for staff, clients and families
Support the organization's strategic plan
Identify, share and participate in improvement initiatives
Comply with Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation contingency plan, emergency codes, standards and guidelines; participate in accreditation
Represent the program and organization internally and externally
Assist other team members when needed

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Other duties as assigned or required

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education

Registered Dental Hygienist with orthodontic hygienist training and experience
Update job knowledge and skills by completing WISE elearning modules

Experience

3 years Hygiene experience

Special Skills

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Team player
Efficient time management skills
Communicate in a timely, respectful and effective manner
Ability to ensure confidentiality in all aspects of the position

Certification/Licenses

CPR and HARP Certified

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Certain situations require that employees perform activities requiring physical skills or involving physical effort or exertion.