Certified Dental Assistant
2 days ago
**Job Description**:
**POSITION PURPOSE**
Reporting to the Manager, Child and Family Health, and under the guidance and direction of the Registered Dental Hygienist, is responsible for providing dental assistant services in the Children and Seniors Dental Care Program as outlined in the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Mandatory Health Programs and Services Guidelines, under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Acts as a chair side assistant to the Registered Dental Hygienist and/or Dentists in Public Health dental clinics.
- Prepares patients for treatment, arranges instruments, prepares materials and keeps the operating field clear during procedures.
- Sterilizes instruments and sharpens dental instruments.
- Assesses and monitors the efficacy of sterilization processes.
- Assists in the scheduling and planning of program activities.
- Maintains accurate records and prepares reports of activities.
- Mails parent notification forms and preventive program consents.
- Books dental appointments.
- Responds to inquiries and resolves concerns, as appropriate, from the general public etc.
- Ensures that services provided meet Regional customer service standards.
- Participates on committees, work groups, task forces and special projects, as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned, in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.
- May occasionally be required to respond to emergency situations outside of normal business hours, as related to the Departmental Emergency Plan.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Successful completion of a Community College Dental Assisting Diploma or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Current Level 1 certification by the Ontario Dental Assistants’ Association.
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Minimum three (3) years dental experience including presenting oral health education.
- Experience with current dental laboratory and clinical procedures.
- Knowledge of relevant dental Programs.
- Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s licence and reliable vehicle to use on corporate business.
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