Dental Assistant - St. Thomas, Canada - Southwestern Public Health

Southwestern Public Health

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St. Thomas, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

Posting Closes:
July 21, 2023

Southwestern Public Health prides itself on the flexible work environment that employees have come to appreciate and value.

SWPH is a workplace where employees are integral to the research, planning, collaborative efforts and delivery of programs and services.

This position is presently located at the St. Thomas site.

Under the direction of the Manager, Dental & Vision, the Dental Assistant will deliver oral health programming & services as required by the Ontario Public Health Standards, associated oral health protocols and the Health Protection and Promotion Act.

Assist with Program Assistant back-up and with designated screening and clinical preventive services at schools.

The Dental Assistant assists with community & school-based oral health screening, assessment, preventive treatment & instruction, including health promotion, disease prevention, and program evaluation and planning in order to promote optimal oral care for all St.

Thomas, Elgin, and Oxford County residents. Contributes to raising the awareness of St.

Thomas, Elgin, and Oxford County residents along with providing knowledge of the importance of oral health as it relates to overall health.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

Successful completion of a oneyear Dental Assistant Program from an accredited college
Minimum, Level II Intra-Oral Dental Assistant certificate
Current registration with the Ontario Dental Assistants Association is preferred

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Minimum one (1) year, current onthejob experience required
Knowledge of best practices related to sterilization processes and techniques
Experience with children would be an asset
Knowledge of legislation (Ontario Public Health Standards)
Good command of the English language

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and those staff they work with (e.g., dental hygienist)
Ability to use several computer software programs including Microsoft Office, OHISS, Dentrix etc.
Good communication skills, including the ability to listen to clients, using tact and discretion, and ability to creatively teach and present to large and small groups of children, teens, seniors, caregivers, and others about good oral hygiene
Good keyboarding skills
Ability to plan, organize and manage time effectively as well as ensuring maintenance of required records, files, and supplies
Ability to acquire resources to be used in job

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Valid Ontario Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
Ability to work flexible hours when necessary
Current C.P.R. certificate preferred
Must comply with the current Ontario Public Health Standards
Ability to speak lowGerman an asset
Adherence with SWPH's policy and procedures

Immunization Requirements:

Provide documentation you have received two (2) doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, plus at least one booster dose, and acknowledgement to follow Southwestern Public Health's policies and processes related to COVID-19 management in the workplace.