Dental Assistant, Clinical

Location: Northwestern Ontario (Red Lake)

Internal/External Posting
Position Type:
Full-time
Posting Type:
This job Posting is for a new vacancy

Location:

Sioux Lookout
2025 Salary Range:
Competitive salary based on Education/Experience
Reference Number: DENTA
001390
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
The Oral Health Services Department is opening a four-operatory dental clinic in Sioux Lookout. The clinic features two dental operatories, one hygiene operatory, and one surgical operatory, along with a recovery room. The clinic is equipped with digital charting/ radiography, a panoramic/cephalometric x-ray, a laboratory, a sterilization room, and a staff room.

Job Summary:

The Dental Assistant, Clinical (DA) will assist the dentist and hygienist chairside and provide clinical services within the scope of practice. Duties include following infection prevention and control (IPAC) protocols in accordance with established policies and procedures. The clinic adheres to the standards and guidelines established by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) and the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO).

This position requires a commitment to establishing strong client relationships while maintaining ethical and professional behaviour.

Qualifications:

• Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment).

• The ability to perform the requirements of the position on a regular basis.

• Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects in the Sioux Lookout Zone is an asset.

• Level II Dental Assisting Program certification from an accredited college is preferred but not required.

• Have an NDAEB Certificate and be a member of the Ontario Dental Assistants Association or be willing to obtain one.

• One to two years of clinical experience is preferred but not required

• Obtain Healing Arts Radiation Protection (HARP) certification as required.

• Obtain Medical Device Reprocessing certification as required.

• Proof of valid First Aid, Basic Life Saver CPR with AED or willingness to obtain.

• Experience working with dental practice management software, digital charting and radiography is an asset.

• Strong organization and scheduling skills with clients, families, peers and allied health care partners.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Detail-oriented with excellent time management and ability to prioritize activities.

• Knowledge, experience and understanding of Indigenous culture and issues relevant to the delivery of health care in Indigenous communities in Canada.

• Perform the requirements of this position on a regular basis.

• Ability to communicate in one of the Indigenous dialects within Keewaytinook is an asset.

• Work co-operatively and in a self-directed manner; manage a variety of clinical tasks to support operations and treatment of clients effectively.

• Adaptable to changes in workload or work environment

Roles and Responsibilities:

• In daily clinic operations, the DA will support all registered oral health care providers.

• Support the oral health team, including administrative operations, with client care.

• Demonstrate empathetic and ethical practices while dealing with complex client situations.

• Assist the dentist and hygienist with various dental procedures.

• Take radiographs as prescribed by the dentist and in accordance with HARP guidelines.

• Able to perform the full scope of DA duties appropriate to certification level and maintain ethical and professional standards.

• Provide client and/or parents, guardians, and escorts with instructions as needed regarding treatment and post-treatment care.

• Preparation of the operatories.

• Work safely with dental materials, sharp and contaminated instruments/ needles, and where anesthetic gases are used.

• Perform reprocessing procedures, operatory maintenance, monitor inventory and ensure supplies are restocked, including monitoring and maintaining dental emergency kit supplies.

• Ensure equipment is kept in good working order, following manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and sterilization of instruments, handpieces and equipment.

• Follow, keep current and maintain…