Dental Assistant - Winnipeg, Canada - WRHA Community Health Services

WRHA Community Health Services

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Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 333514

Position Number:

Posting End Date:
March 29, 2023

City:
Winnipeg

Site:
WRHA Community Health Services

Work Location:
Winnipeg Community

Department / Unit:
Smile Plus Dental

Job Stream:
Clinical

Union:
CUPE 500-COW

Anticipated Start Date: 04/03/2023

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift:
Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.25

Annual Base Hours: 1885

Salary:
$22.262, $22.852, $23.486, $24.090, $24.771, $25.47- Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We're united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care._

Position Overview:

Under the leadership, direction and supervision of the Team Manager, the incumbent is responsible for providing dental assisting services, as well as oral health education and screening.

The incumbent will work within a team in both a specialty clinic and in various community settings. The attending dentist will provide the clinical supervision.

The incumbent will be responsible for Clinical duties, community education, screening and relations as main functions and administrative duties as an auxiliary function of the position.

Experience:

Must be a registered Dental Assistant Phase II.
Two years related experience preferably in a pediatric specialty office.
Knowledgeable and skilled in the techniques of prophylactic procedures, disease transmission, sterilization procedures and assistant duties.
Experience working with children is considered an asset.
Experience presenting oral health education to groups.
Experience in working with the public in a professional manner.
Computer knowledge and experience essential (e.g. Cleardent, Microsoft Office, Outlook).
Experience working with medically, physically and/or economically compromised patients is an asset.
Experience working with the public in a very busy environment is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate):

Graduate of a recognized Dental Assistant Program.

Certification/Licensure/Registration:

Annual registration and certification by the Manitoba Dental Association.
Must possess a valid class 5 driver's license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
CPR certification required.
Maintain annual CPR certification.

Qualifications and Skills:

Ability to maintain concise records and perform statistical calculations.
Must be able to perform all duties as assigned with mínimal supervision.
Ability to perform multiple tasks and cope with competing demands.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a high functioning team in a dynamic environment.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to adjust priorities as situations evolves.
Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Compliance with PHIA, FIPPA and WRHA policies.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to travel within the city limits, evening work may be required.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT._ _The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services._