Dental Assistant 2 - Pediatric Dental Clinic

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Dental Clinic Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for

• Assisting with the provision of comprehensive dental treatment for children with chronic illness, mental and/or physical disability, severe dental pathology, and psychiatric disorders. The department provides care for patients at high-risk including but not limited to Hepatitis B and HIV. Assists with dental treatment and oral surgical procedures to children under general anesthesia and I.V. sedation as required.
• Responsible for office/reception duties as required.
• Ensures that there is an adequate supply of stock and non-stock supplies; checks incoming inventory and restocks shelves; ensures that equipment is ready and in working order, performing minor maintenance as required.

Experience

• Minimum of three years current experience as a Phase II Dental Assistant required.
• Previous experience working with physically and mentally challenged children is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba Standards, required.
• Successful completion of a recognized Phase II/Expanded Duty Dental Assistant training program required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Annual registration and certification by the Manitoba Dental Association.
• Current BCLS certification required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must have good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must be able to function effectively in a stressful environment with frequent interruptions, including emergency procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Position involves walking, reaching, bending, stretching, pushing stretchers/wheelchairs/supply carts, prolonged periods of standing, and assisting with the transfer of disabled patients from wheelchairs to dental chairs.
• Exposure to patients with communicable diseases.
• May be exposed to mercury vapour and radiation.
• May be subject to physical and verbal abuse from patients.