Registered Dental Hygienist - Aid Dental Clinic Job Victoria British Columbia Canada,Dental / Dentistry

Position: Registered Dental Hygienist - Cool Aid Dental Clinic
Location: Victoria

We are looking for a professional, warm, and welcoming Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team! We are a well-established not-for-profit practice in downtown Victoria, with our primary focus on client centred care with a trauma-informed approach. The dental hygienist must be culturally and socioeconomically sensitive, willing to learn and committed to supporting others.

Reporting to the Dental Manager, the Dental Hygienist is responsible for a wide range of duties, including assessing the status of the teeth and mouth and providing preventative and therapeutic dental hygiene care for teeth and adjacent tissues.

Responsibilities

Conduct an assessment for each patient.

Provide an appropriate treatment plan based on assessment.

Evaluate treatment outcomes and adjust the plan as needed.

Determine the state of dental health of each patient using current as well as historical medical and dental records, along with clinical observation during the assessment.

Using the assessment guide, create an appropriate treatment plan for each patient. Clearly explain the recommended treatment, including cost (if applicable), time involved, expected outcomes, benefits and possible side effects. Adjust the plan with consultation and agreement of the patient and attending dentist and implement the agreed upon treatment plan.

Evaluate the success or failure of the treatment plan and make necessary adjustments as required with consultation and agreement of the patient and attending dentists.

Key Abilities

Exercise independent judgment, discretion, diplomacy, and tact in handling confidential and sensitive matters, particularly when interacting with administrative and medical staff.

Communicate effectively with the dental team, medical professionals, and external contacts.

Work with various dental terminologies, billing codes, and related systems.

Navigate social services billing system and an understanding of how to work within the limitations of that system.

Ability to engage in risk management in terms of health and safe practices.

Demonstrate commitment to ongoing education in the dental field.

Proficient in paperless systems, including Tracker software and CADI digital radiography.

Exhibit strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills to support administrative and operational improvements.

Maintain diligence, organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Possess basic knowledge of non-profit structure and processes, as well as knowledge of existing social service structures regarding vulnerably housed, marginalized, and at-risk clients.

Synthesize information and data effectively, interpreting findings in both written and oral formats.

Maintain current knowledge and consistently apply high standards of infection control and sterilization practices.

Qualifications

Education

Graduation from a recognized Dental Hygiene program.

Experience

A minimum of three years’ experience in a busy dental practice.

Experience and/or a good understanding of working with marginalized peoples or people with mental health and/or engaging in substance use is considered an asset.

Requirements

A member in good standing with the College of Dental Hygienists of British Columbia.

Successful completion of a Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Criminal Record Check.

Job Information

Hourly Wage Rate: $37.89-$47.31, commensurate with experience.

Work Location: Cool Aid Dental Clinic – 713 Johnson St.

Schedule: Monday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Total Weekly

Hours:

7.5

Union: Exempt

Job Type: Part-Time, Permanent