Certified Dental Assistant - Richmond Hill, Canada - York Region

York Region

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Richmond Hill, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Status

Temporary Full-Time

Temporary

Approximate length of assignment, in months
1 Type of Position

- a Replacement

Start Date
Immediate
Salary
Per hour
Salary

Grade
- $ $34.3

Department
York Region > Community & Health Services > Public Health > Child and Family Health
Location
PH 50 High Tech Road,
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 4N7 CA (Primary)
Job Description (E)

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Supervisor, Child and Family Health, and under the guidance and direction of the Registered Dental Hygienist and/or Dentist, this position is responsible for providing dental assistant services in the Children and Youth Dental Program as outlined in the _Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Mandatory Health Programs and Services Guidelines_, under the _Health Protection and Promotion Act.

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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as a chair side assistant to the Registered Dental Hygienist and/or Dentists in Public Health dental clinics.
Prepares patients for treatment, sterilizes, sharpens and arranges instruments, prepares materials and ensures the operating field is clear during procedures.
Maintains clinical and sterilization areas, reports any deficiencies, and monitors the efficacy of sterilization processes.
Maintains all dental equipment, including portable dental equipment, and inventory of clinical and program supplies.
Provides oral hygiene instruction and dental health education in the Region's childcare centres, Public Health dental clinics, schools and other community groups.
Assists the Registered Dental Hygienist with screening, referral and followup programs and the provision of clinical preventive services.
Orders supplies and facilitates maintenance of clinical equipment.
Identifies appropriate and relevant dental program clients with incomplete dental treatment, for followup by the Registered Dental Hygienist.
Assists management with the procurement of dental supplies by communicating with dental supply providers regarding equipment repairs, quotations, orders, merchandise, credits and materials.
Responds to inquiries and resolves concerns, as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of a Community College Dental Assisting Diploma or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
Successful completion of the National Dentist Assisting Examination Board (NDAEB) exam and current certification by the Ontario Dental Assistants' Association (ODAA).
Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.
Minimum three (3) years dental experience including presenting oral health education.
Experience with current dental laboratory and clinical procedures.
Knowledge of relevant dental programs.
Valid Ontario Class "G" driver's licence free of serious offences under the Highway Traffic Act and reliable vehicle to use on corporate business.
Demonstrated ability in the Region's core competencies.
Council Approval Date
Scheduled Weekly Hours
3 Scheduled Shifts
Operational Hours
Close Date
December 6, 2023

- # of Hires Needed

Union

CUPE 905 York Region

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