Dental Assistant 2 - Winnipeg, Canada - Health Sciences Centre

Health Sciences Centre

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 336648

Position Number:

Posting End Date:
May 16, 2023

City:
Winnipeg

Site:
Health Sciences Centre

Work Location:
Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit:
Pediatric Dental Clinic

Job Stream:
Clinical

Union:
MAHCP-HSC

Anticipated Start Date: 07/10/2023

FTE:0.80

Anticipated Shift:
Days

Daily Hours Worked: 8.00

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary:
$22.708, $23.307, $23.956, $24.573, $25.267, $25.979

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centred clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview:

Under the general direction of the Dental Clinic Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for:

Assisting with the provision of comprehensive dental treatment for children with chronic illness, mental and/or physical disability, severe dental pathology, and psychiatric disorders. The department provides care for patients at high risk including but not limited to Hepatitis B and HIV. Assists with dental treatment and oral surgical procedures to children under general anesthesia and I.V. sedation as required.
Responsible for office/reception duties as required.
Ensures that there is an adequate supply of stock and nonstock supplies; checks incoming inventory and restocks shelves; ensures that equipment is ready and in working order, performing minor maintenance as required.

Experience:

Previous experience working with physically and mentally challenged children is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate):

Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
Successful completion of a recognized Phase II/Expanded Duty Dental Assistant training program required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration:

Annual registration and certification by the Manitoba Dental Association.
Current BCLS certification required.

Qualifications and Skills:

Must have good interpersonal and organizational skills.
Must be able to function effectively in a stressful environment with frequent interruptions, including emergency procedures.

Physical Requirements:

Position involves walking, reaching, bending, stretching, pushing stretchers/wheelchairs/ supply carts, prolonged periods of standing, and assisting with the transfer of disabled patients from wheelchairs to dental chairs.
Exposure to patients with communicable diseases.
May be exposed to mercury vapour and radiation.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.