Dental Assistant, Level II

Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre • Muncey, ON

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC) is a diverse, dynamic, multiservice Indigenous health and wellness agency. We strive to provide quality, wholistic health services by sharing and promoting traditional and western health practices to enable people to live in a more balanced state of well-being. SOAHAC provides services to Indigenous people including those who live on and off reserve, status, non-status, Inuit, and Metis within the Southwest, Waterloo Wellington and Erie St Clair regions. SOAHAC has a mandate of ensuring that health services are accessible, of high quality, and are culturally appropriate. It is SOAHAC’s objective to build health care capacity within Indigenous communities. We are currently seeking a Dental Assistant, Level II, to join our dental clinic team, providing support at both the London and Chippewa of the Thames First Nation SOAHAC Dental Clinics as required.
Reporting to the Dental Clinic Supervisor, the Dental Assistant, Level II will be instrumental in elevating the operational efficiency of the dental clinics by making decisions within the context of prescribed instructions, guidelines and/or policies and procedures. Based on the knowledge of the organization and Dental Services, as well as the needs of the client, the Dental Assistant exercises sound judgement in making decisions that may be beyond the scope of instructions or documentation. The Dental Assistant is responsible for contributing to the clinical and preventive dental health programs that are offered in the community and being a team player that creates a safe and healthy environment for colleagues and clients.

Requirements

• Completion of a Dental Assistant Level II diploma or certificate program; or Certified Dental Assistant Level II
• Current HARP certification
• Current CPR and first aid certification
• Computer proficiency including proven ability to use relevant technology
• Experience using computer-based data collection/ electronic medical records program
• Experience working reception and chairside assisting duties an asset
• Valid Ontario “G” Driver’s license; personal auto insurance and access to a reliable vehicle
• Willing to participate in Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, teachings and ceremonies
• Clean and current vulnerable sector police check as a condition of employment
• Up to date immunization records

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with ABELdent an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide all chair-side duties that may reasonably be expected of a Certified Dental Assistant, Level II
• Greet clients upon arrival and obtain, and if necessary, assist medical and dental history and ensure proper documentation
• Perform any necessary check-in screening
• Create charts and enter all client information into the dental software
• Ensure rooms are turned over between clients, re-stocking equipment and supplies
• Handle and dispose of contaminated dental sharps appropriately
• Work in an environment with constant exposure to blood and saliva, often with high-speed intraoral devices producing aerosols
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize equipment, instruments, work and office areas according to routine practice and additional precautions using appropriate solutions
• Expose digital radiographs and intraoral images
• Assist dentist and dental hygienist with client care as needed
• Provide preventative dental health instructions to clients
• Input and retrieve data to and from dental and other software
• Record pertinent information into client chart provided by hygienist during screening services
• Support the dental team and clinic manager with administrative and operational tasks as required
• Participate in cultural and dental training and quality improvement initiatives as well as regular team meetings
• Be willing to participate and support Community Outreach events
• Work occasional extended hours as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Quality & Compliance

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, life insurance, and more
• 3 weeks’ vacation, 12 health & 3 personal days, 5 spiritual/cultural days, professional development and your birthday off
• HOOPP (defined benefit plan)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree