Dental Assistant (1 Temporary full-time position until March 2027)

Middlesex-London Health Unit•London, ON

4d•CA$28 - CA$35•Hybrid

About The Position

The Middlesex-London Health Unit has an exciting opportunity for one temporary full-time Dental Assistant to fill an existing vacancy to work on the Oral Health & Clinical Support Services team until March 2027, in our London and Strathroy clinics.

Requirements

Completion of a Dental Assistant 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
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
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

Nice To Haves

Public Health experience preferred
Experience with ABELDent and Oral Health Information Support System (OHISS) is an asset
Communication proficiency (written and verbal) in French and/or any other languages is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Provide chair-side duties by assisting a dental hygienist and dentist
Deliver oral health presentations in the community and provide preventive oral 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
Other duties as assigned