Dental Hygienist, Ambulatory Care – Casual

Compensation Pay Range: $42.34-$52.38

The Dental Hygienist conducts recall and hygiene appointments and performs intra-oral work during orthodontic clinics.

• Put patient and parent/guardian at ease.
• Update medical history.
• Ensure antibiotics taken if required or arrange for antibiotics if not taken as required.
• Assess soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity.
• Scale as required.
• Take x-rays if required.
• Perform prophylaxis.
• Perform fluoride treatments.
• Discuss treatment needs.
• Discuss oral hygiene requirements and treatment appointments if needed.
• Motivate patient and parent/guardian to follow through on treatment plan.
• Complete all documentation of the visit.
• Complete fee report for billing of services.
• Open clinic and prepare for the day’s activities.
• Orthodontic Clinic:
  Take orthodontic records which includes extra and intra oral photographs, arrange for x-rays in radiology.
• Band and/or bond braces onto the teeth, debond braces, ligate archwires, cement intra-oral appliances, scan intra-oral, and make alginate impressions.
• Provide home care instructions.
• Ensure documentation of procedures and all consent signed by parent are included in the patient’s dental chart.
• Cleft Lip/Palate Dental/Orthodontic Treatment Program:
  Assemble orthodontic records for treatment planning.
• Discuss the parents’ questions and concerns.
• Send lateral ceph x-ray for tracing.
• Prepare letters of referral.
• Prepare billing for orthodontic services.
• Order orthodontic supplies.
• Liaise with Cleft Lip/Palate Coordinator to ensure patients are seen in a timely manner.
• Liaise with the Oral Surgeon and Prosthodontist to coordinate treatment.
• Book, coordinate and attend mini-conference with all the dental specialists.
• Perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all CHEO corporate/departmental policies related to Occupational Health and Safety.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Welcome and supervise dental hygiene students for educational session in clinic.

• Police Record Check (PRC) (Essential)
• College Diploma or University Degree in Dental Hygiene (Essential)
• Approximately three (3) years of relevant experience (Essential)
• Comprehensively use relevant computer technology and specialized dental equipment (Essential)
• Take steps to ensure timely completion of tasks by adjusting priorities as required (Essential)
• Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing (Essential)
• Deal effectively with internal and external customers (Essential)
• Bilingualism (French and English) (Essential)

Location:

Ottawa. The position may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer.

All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre‑screening. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

CHEO is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.