Full job description

Job Category: Health Services

Division & Section: Public Health, PH Dental & Oral Health Services

Work Location: Various

Job Type & Duration: 3 Permanent, 1 Temporary (12 month) vacancies

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $30.50 - $33.44, TF0158, Wage Grade: 7

Shift Information: Mon - Fri 35hrs/week per week

Affiliation: L79 Full-time

Qualified List: A candidate list will be established. For applicability and duration, see below.

Number of Positions Open: 4

Posting Period: 26-Jan-2022 to 9-Feb-2022

Major Responsibilities:

Sets up and closes the dental operatory daily

Establishes temporary dental clinics by locating, setting up, operating, taking down and loading portable equipment

Assists in school screening with the hygienist, helping to set up, take down and load portable equipment

Prepares solutions for use in clinic, i.e. cold sterilizing solutions, hypochlorite solution, cleaning agents cleans and sterilizes instruments and disinfects working area after each patient as per IPAC guidelines. Cleans and maintains dental equipment

Assists dentist or dental hygienist in clinical duties at chairside, such as handing instruments, mixing dental materials, applying suction, activating x-ray machine and helping with patient management as required

Processes, labels and files x-ray films

Transports visual and audio aids, resource materials and dental promotional products. Packs equipment and arranges shipment of equipment and supplies to schools and other community locations

Participates in the preparation of teaching lessons and materials. Participates in health fairs as directed. Participates in multidisciplinary public health committees

Provides prescribed dental health instruction to groups and individuals. Demonstrates to patients the use of toothbrushes and dental floss and directs them in their use

Carries out screening of residences in homes for senior citizens, including customizing of oral hygiene procedures for residents, labelling and brushing of dentures and instructing personal care workers on appropriate dental hygiene care for residents

Performs various clerical duties, which include maintenance of defect lists and the administration of parent notification and consent cards for students. Checks records, consents and medical histories for completeness

Records findings in dental records and data processing forms. Forwards patient records to appropriate public health clinic as necessary

Completes and submits reports. Assists in annual file clear out

Answers telephone, makes and confirms appointments, takes messages

Receives and prepares patients for dental hygienist and dentist

Provides information on Provincial dental programs such as Healthy Smiles Ontario; other dental programs such as the Ontario Senior Dental Program

Contacts parents and teachers to obtain patient information. Contacts other clinics for appointments for further patient treatment. Contacts principals to schedule school visits

Coordinates classroom visit schedules with teachers. Contacts and informs parents of children’s urgent need for dental treatment

Maintains stationary and dental supplies in assigned school clinics. Orders and verifies dental and office supplies as directed and stocks shelves. Prepares, sends out and receives laundry

Trains and orientates new dental assistants and students from teaching institutions

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

Graduate of Dental Assistant Course, or approved equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Experience in the use and maintenance of dental instruments and equipment.

Experience in dental asepsis procedures.

You must also have:

Must be willing to work with vulnerable populations (e.g. street involved youth, people with drug addiction, etc.)

Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) practices in a dental practice setting as outlined by Public Health Ontario.

Knowledge of Public Health dental programs.

Good interpersonal skills and proficiency in patient management.

Ability to perform four handed dentistry.

Ability to work in teams.

Ability to work anywhere in the City.

Ability to conduct dental health presentations to children and seniors.

Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Possession of HARP Certificate is an asset.

Fluency in a second language is an asset.

Note: All City of Toronto employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the City's Mandatory Vaccination Policy. Candidates will be required to show proof of vaccination during the recruitment process.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.