Dental Clinic Lab Assistant

3 days ago

Hamilton, Canada City of Hamilton Full time

**About the City of Hamilton**

**Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason**

**JOB POSTING**

JOB ID #: 19543

Dental Clinic Lab Assistant
Healthy & Safe Communities
Medical Officer of Health

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 Full-Time Temporary

UNION/NON-UNION: CUPE Local 5167 Inside

HOURS Of WORK: 35.00 per week
- GRADE: F
- SALARY/HOUR: $29.085 - $31.614 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: Full-Time Temporary for up to 18 months.

Job Description ID #: 6666

**Vaccine Verification - **As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Dental Services, the Dental Clinic Lab Assistant acts as a support to dental staff and service delivery sites.

GENERAL DUTIES

Reprocesses instruments for dental team as required by Public Health Ontario Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) standards in dental settings.

Maintains and tracks inventory of dental clinic supplies. Liaises with suppliers/vendor and follows up on maintenance/orders as required.

Orders and receives supplies as required for Dental team.

Maintains reprocessing area and reports any deficiencies to the Supervisor, Dental Services.

Responsible for sterilization monitoring, quarantining, instrument storage and implementing contingency plans in the event of a reprocessing failure (e.g. instrument recall).

Responsible for adhering to Manufacturer’s Instructions For Use (MIFUs) for dental equipment use and maintenance. Maintains and updates MIFU inventory for Dental Team. Completes and logs maintenance of equipment. Works in coordination with supervisor and dental equipment technician to arrange repairs and maintenance.

Monitors and documents maintenance of first aid kit and medical emergency equipment and kit.

Maintain and regularly update SDS records.

Ensures safe storage and collection of sharps.

Assists with booking appointments for clients when required.

Assists with answering the telephone and provides routine information to callers when required.

Serves as a member of Divisional and Departmental committees as required.

Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the responsibilities of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience related to duties above normally acquired by the completion of a certificate in Dental Assisting or equivalent combination of experience and education.

2. Certified Dental Assistant or regulated Dental professional (e.g. dental hygienist) required.

3. Demonstrated experience reprocessing dental instruments as required by Public Health Ontario Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) standards in dental settings.

4. Experience with dental equipment, instruments, inventory control and ordering of supplies.

5. Experience with booking dental appointments and knowledge of Abedlent Abeldent an asset.

6. Ability to work as a team member in a fast paced clinical environment.

7. Experience in a computerized environment. Demonstrated ability working with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Excel).

Disclaimer:
**Terms**:
The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.

We invite you to visit the departmental webpage to obtain further information on the culture and business of this department.

The incumbent shall comply with all Health and Safety Policies and Practices for this position and the

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