Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #Dental Assistant - School Union: CUPE Local 5167 This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Community Dental Services & Vision Screening, the Dental Assistant – School, assists the Registered Dental Hygienist to advocate, promote and provide dental public health programs outlined in the Ministry of Health (MOH) Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS), the Health Protection and Promotion Act and Healthy Smiles Ontario. Works with and acts as a recorder to Dental Hygienist at School Program Clinics. Provides clerical/administrative support for case follow-up.

Supports the delivery of dental health promotion projects and programs. Charts information during surveys and examinations. Co-ordinates with and provides clerical/administrative support, including recording, to Registered Dental Hygienist while implementing the OPHS Oral Health Protocol, oral screening, assessment and surveillance at City of Hamilton schools.

In coordination with the dental hygienist the Dental Assistant - School prepares supplies needed for school screenings.



Maintains accurate and confidential client records according to PHIPA requirements in the delivery of all public health dental programs. Keeps informed with Ministry updates to the OHISS database and enters data with the understanding of dental terminology into a laptop computer for school screening.

Uploads information to the Ministry (MOH) database. Helps the dental hygienist with follow-up for Ministry mandated programs. Maintains data and prepares reports as required. Assists the dental hygienist at Preventive dental clinics including mobile clinics.

Duties may include: greeting the public, assisting with equipment set up, room turnover, disinfection of room, fluoride application, completing and processing forms for seamless delivery of services, other clinic related duties as needed. Adheres to all Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) requirements during school dental screening and while providing support in community preventive clinics. Provides excellent customer service.

Answers the telephone and provides oral health information to parents and the public in a patient and friendly manner. Provides coverage to the Dental Line as needed.



Using advanced dental knowledge assists with oral health resource development and allocation of resources.

Functions as a resource person to Public Health and the community at large through presentations and demonstrations to improve oral health awareness and promote principles of preventive oral health care. Serves as a member of Divisional and Departmental committees as required. Level 2 Certified Dental Assistant in positive standing required. # Previous experience related to duties listed above acquired through education and related work experience. # Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to adhere to IPAC requirements in the dental environment. # Demonstrated ability to communicate with children/youth, parents and the public by telephone and in person with tact and patience. # Highly developed customer service and interpersonal skills.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office XP (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and database software). # Must be able to lift and transport dental supplies and equipment to Schools and Preventive Clinics. The successful candidate will be required to provide immunization records, which may include TB testing prior to the start of employment to meet the requirements of Policy HSW-01 Staff Proof of Immunity to Vaccine Preventable Diseases. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination.

If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements. #

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