Dental Assistant - Full Time

Southwestern Public Health prides itself on the flexible work environment that employees have come to appreciate and value. SWPH is a workplace where employees are integral to the research, planning, collaborative efforts and delivery of programs and services.

This position is presently located at the St. Thomas site.

This posting is for one (1) current vacancy.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Program Manager, Dental & Vision, the Dental Assistant will deliver oral health programming & services as required by the Ontario Public Health Standards, associated oral health protocols and the Health Protection and Promotion Act. Assist with Program Assistant back‑up and with designated screening and clinical preventive services. The Dental Assistant assists with community & school‑based oral health screening, assessment, preventive treatment & instruction, including health promotion, disease prevention, and program evaluation and planning in order to promote optimal oral care for all St. Thomas, Elgin, and Oxford County residents. Contributes to raising the awareness of St. Thomas, Elgin, and Oxford County residents along with providing knowledge of the importance of oral health as it relates to overall health.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Successful completion of a one‑year Dental Assistant Program from an accredited college
• HARP Certification required
• Current registration with the Ontario Dental Assistants Association is preferred

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

SKILLS & ABILITIES

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Salary Range : $27.16 / hr to $32.04 / hr based on verification of qualifications and experience. (70 hours in a two‑week period).

OMERS pension and a comprehensive Health and Dental benefits package upon completion of the probationary period.

A criminal reference check completed within the last six (6) months from a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPID), inclusive of vulnerable sector screening, will be required of the successful candidate.

Immunization Requirements : Fully vaccinated against COVID‑19, are able to provide proof of immunization, and acknowledgement to follow Southwestern Public Health's policies and processes related to COVID‑19 management in the workplace.

Southwestern Public Health strives to meet the standards set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Customer Service Regulation, and will support candidates to modify our recruitment and selection process, should there be a need to modify or remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should a candidate be contacted and require accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment and selection processes, please notify the Human Resources representative who has contacted you.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those under consideration will be contacted.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Public Health

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