Under the direction of the Manager, Dental & Vision, the Dental Assistant will deliver oral health programming & services as required by the Ontario Public Health Standards, associated oral health protocols and the Health Protection and Promotion Act. and with designated screening and clinical preventive services at schools.

The Dental

Assistant assists in clinics, community & school-based oral health screening, assessment, preventive treatment & instruction, including health promotion, disease prevention, and program evaluation and planning in order to promote optimal oral care for all St. Thomas, Elgin, and Oxford County residents. Contributes to raising the awareness of St. Thomas, Elgin, and Oxford County residents along with providing knowledge of the importance of oral health as it relates to overall health.

Qualifications

EDUCATION
Successful completion of a one-year Dental Assistant Program from an accredited college
Minimum, Level II Intra-Oral Dental Assistant certificate
Current registration with the Ontario Dental Assistants Association is preferred

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Minimum one (1) year, current on-the-job experience required
Knowledge of best practices related to sterilization processes and techniques




Knowledge of legislation (Ontario Public Health Standards)
Valuable command of the English language

SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and those staff they work with (e.g., dental hygienist)
Ability to use several computer software programs including Microsoft Office, OHISS, Dentrix etc.
Valuable communication skills, including the ability to listen to clients, using tact and discretion, and ability to creatively teach and present to large and small groups of children, teens, seniors, caregivers, and others about good oral hygiene
Good keyboarding skills
Ability to plan, organize and manage time effectively as well as ensuring maintenance of required records, files, and supplies
Ability to acquire resources to be used in job

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Valid Ontario Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
Ability to work flexible schedule when necessary
Current C.P.R. certificate preferred
Must comply with the current Ontario Public Health Standards
Ability to speak low-German an asset
Adherence with SWPH’s policy and procedures

📌 Dental Assistant St Thomas (St. Thomas)
🏢 Southwestern Public Health
📍 St. Thomas