Dental Hygienist, Ambulatory Care – Permanent Casual

CHEO • Ottawa, ON

7d • CA$42 - CA$52 • Onsite

About The Position

CHEO is a global leader in pediatric health, transforming from a 20th-century acute care hospital into a 21st-century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked among the top Canadian hospitals for digitization, CHEO combines clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care. The Research Institute is dedicated to world-class research across various children's health concerns. CHEO has been recognized as Canada's best healthcare employer by Forbes and consistently named a top employer in the National Capital Region. This position is permanent casual and based in Ottawa, on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory.

Requirements

• Police Record Check (PRC)
• College Diploma or University Degree in Dental Hygiene
• Approximately three (3) years of relevant experience
• Comprehensively use relevant computer technology and specialized dental equipment
• Take steps to ensure timely completion of tasks by adjusting priorities as required
• Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Deal effectively with internal and external customers
• Bilingualism (French and English)

Responsibilities

• Conduct recall and hygiene appointments.
• Conduct intra-oral work during orthodontic clinics.
• Put patient and parent/guardian at ease.
• Update medical history.
• Ensure antibiotics taken if required or arrange for antibiotics if not taken as required.
• Assess soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity.
• Scale as required.
• Take x-rays if required.
• Perform prophylaxis.
• Perform fluoride treatments.
• Discuss treatment needs.
• Discuss oral hygiene requirements and treatment appointments if needed.
• Motivate patient and parent/guardian to follow through on treatment plan.
• Complete all documentation of the visit.
• Complete fee report for billing of services.
• Open clinic and prepare for the day’s activities.
• Take orthodontic records which includes: extra and intra oral photographs, and arrange for x-rays in radiology; band and/or bond braces to the teeth or debond braces; and ligate archwires or cement in intra-oral appliances, intra oral scanning, and alginate impressions.
• Provide home care instructions.
• Ensure documentation of procedures and all consent signed by parent are included in the patient’s dental chart.
• Assemble orthodontic records for treatment planning.
• Discuss the parents’ questions and concerns.
• Send lateral ceph x-ray for tracing.
• Prepare letters of referral.
• Prepare billing for orthodontic services.
• Order orthodontic supplies.
• Liaise with Cleft Lip/Palate Coordinator to ensure patients are seen in a timely manner.
• Liaise with the Oral Surgeon and Prosthodontist to coordinate treatment.
• Book, coordinate and attends min-conference with all the dental specialists.
• Perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all CHEO corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Welcome and supervise dental hygiene students for educational session in clinic.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• comprehensive benefits package
• unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork
• place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded
• family-friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve
• chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on-the-job learning
• support for continued education and learning
• potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit
• truly unique work environment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree