The Middlesex-London Health Unit has an exciting opportunity for a temporary full-time Dental Assistant to work on the Oral Health and Clinical Support Services team until May 29, 2026.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Associate Manager, Oral Health and Clinical Support Services, the incumbent will:

• Provide chair-side duties by assisting a dental hygienist and dentist;
• Deliver oral health lessons in the community and provide preventive dental health instruction
• Schedule appointments for clients to be seen in the Health Unit’s dental clinic;
• Organize referral appointments for clients requiring dental specialists;
• Pack, transport, and set up dental equipment and supplies as well as teaching aids;
• Greet patients and document accurate medical and dental history;
• Assist patients with the completion of required documentation;
• Answer dental health inquiries from a wide variety of sources;
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a Dental Assistant certificate program;
• Certified Dental Assistant Level II;
• Current CPR certification;
• Experience working with children, seniors and vulnerable populations in a clinical setting;
• Experience working in preventive and treatment clinical settings;
• Public Health experience preferred;
• Knowledge and experience with current clinical skills such as infection and prevention control, as well with assisting and applying fluoride treatments;
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills in order to provide excellent client service and work effectively with team members;
• Strong organization skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities/inquiries/requests to perform independently and effectively;
• Proficient technical skills in the areas of documentation, Microsoft Office, and databases;
• Experience with ABELDent and Oral Health Information Support System (OHISS) is an asset;
• Skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse population, has knowledge of health inequities.
• Possession of a valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License and use of a vehicle for work-related purposes OR the ability to arrange for transportation to multiple locations in London and Middlesex County.
• Communication proficiency (written and verbal) in French and/or any other languages is highly desirable.

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $27.54 to $34.39 based on qualifications and experience.

DIRECTIONS TO APPLY:
To apply to this position, please submit your resume and cover letter through Dayforce Careers. Sign into Dayforce on a laptop or desktop device and select Careers from the main menu.

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