Clinical Dentist

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**JOB POSTING**

JOB ID #: 20421

Clinical Dentist
Healthy & Safe Communities
Medical Officer of Health
110 King St. W.

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 Part-Time Regular

UNION/NON-UNION: Non Union Mgmt Professional

HOURS Of WORK: 21.00 per week
- GRADE: 6M
- SALARY/HOUR: $85.996 - $97.189 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: Part-Time Regular

Job Description ID #: 2816

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

Reporting to the Supervisor, Dental Clinic Services, provides comprehensive, ongoing, clinical dental care to children, adolescents, and adults attending dental clinics operated by Public Health Services. Provides direction to Clinical Staff to ensure maximum efficiency and quality and accuracy of work.

GENERAL DUTIES

Perform clinical dentistry by providing dental diagnostic, preventive and clinical care to standards currently accepted by the dental profession. In particular, the dentist must be sensitive to the needs of the designated target population and the care they require.

Perform all phases of general dentistry including diagnostic, preventive and restorative services, oral surgery, periodontics, prosthodontics (fixed and removable), and endodontics.

Develop work methods, standards, and procedures for Dental Clinics.

Assume delegated responsibility for the daily operation of the assigned clinic by providing direction to staff, directing the patient flow, and maintaining records.

Provide advice, guidance, instruction, and direction to Clinic Staff.

Provide input to Dental Supervisor on staff’s performance.

Maintain knowledge of and comply with all legislation pertaining to the practice of dentistry in compliance with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario.

Maintain knowledge and comply all policies and procedures of Public Health Services.

Liaise with the Dental Supervisor and other health unit staff to ensure dental standards and procedures are up-to-date, efficient and effective.

Participate in dental continuing education and professional development programs to ensure up-to-date knowledge, standards, and clinical skills.

Responsible (either solely or with other dentists in an assigned clinic) for the efficient and professional operation of that dental clinic according to Public Health policies.

Practice in any clinic or location assigned with any dental auxiliary staff assigned.

Provide training to staff and other health professionals as required.

Ensure that the necessary IPAC procedures are followed in the clinic.

Prepare and submit dental statistical reports and maintain patient records.

Ensure day sheets and accounting sheets are balanced. Ensure statistical records are accurate by reflecting daily work schedules.

Counsel patients, families or caregivers regarding patient’s dental findings, necessary treatment, and daily oral hygiene care.

Refer patients to other dental facilities when necessary.

Keep abreast of current issues and technical advances in the field of dentistry and Public Health.

Use the appropriate equipment, material and/or procedures required to perform the assigned duties. Perform work in accordance with applicable Health and Safety legislation, IPAC guidelines, and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures. Ensure that appropriate action is recommended for those employees who do not work in compliance with legislation, policies, and procedures.

Work 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.

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

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from a Canadian Dental School or an equivalent degree recognized by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. Must be a member in good standing with the Royal College of Surgeons of Ontario.

2. Knowledge of curre