The Middlesex-London Health Unit has an exciting opportunity for a temporary full-time Dental Assistant to work on the Oral Health team until December 2024.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Associate Manager, Oral Health, the incumbent will:

• Provide chair-side duties by assisting a dental hygienist and dentist;
• Deliver oral health lessons in the community and provide preventive dental health instruction
• Schedule appointments for clients to be seen in the Health Unit’s dental clinic;
• Organize referral appointments for clients requiring dental specialists;
• Pack, transport, , and set up dental equipment and supplies as well as teaching aids;
• Greet patients and document accurate medical and dental history;
• Assist patients with the completion of required documentation;
• Answer dental health inquiries from a wide variety of sources;

Order clinic supplies and ensure operatories are sufficiently supplied at all times;

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a Dental Assistant diploma or certificate program;
• Certified Dental Assistant Level II;
• Current CPR certification;
• Experience working with children, seniors and vulnerable populations in a clinical setting;
• Experience working in preventive and treatment clinical settings;
• Public Health experience preferred;
• Knowledge and experience with current clinical skills such as infection and prevention control, as well with assisting and applying fluoride treatments;
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills in order to provide excellent client service and work effectively with team members;
• Strong organization skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities/inquiries/requests to perform independently and effectively;
• Proficient technical skills in the areas of documentation, Microsoft Office, and databases;
• Experience with ABELDent and Oral Health Information Support System (OHISS) is an asset;
• Skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse population, has knowledge of health inequities.
• Possession of a valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License and use of a vehicle for work-related purposes OR the ability to arrange for transportation to multiple locations in London and Middlesex County.
• Communication proficiency (written and verbal) in French and/or any other languages is highly desirable.

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $26.73 to $33.39 based on qualifications and experience.

To apply to this position, please go to www.healthunit.com and select “Apply Now” and submit a resume and cover letter as a single document by April 28, 2024. Please note: new applicants will need to create an online account to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at the Middlesex-London Health Unit; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Middlesex-London Health Unit is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. We encourage applications from equity-seeking communities including Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. Candidates are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their cover letter, in a transparent manner, as part of the application process. When a candidate voluntarily discloses such information in their application, the information will be kept confidential. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking community will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.

Please see www.healthunit.com for further information about our programs and services. To apply to this position, please submit all applications electronically via our Career Opportunities page.