Job Description

Dental Assistant II - REPOST

Job Posting#: 926648
Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute \xe2\x80\x93 University Centre
Department: Dental Services
Reports to: Program Manager
Hours: 15 hours per week
Shifts: 2 Per Week
Salary: $23.54 \xe2\x80\x93 29.43 (to commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Re-Posted Date: January 16, 2024
Closing Date: Until Filled

The University Health Network, where \xe2\x80\x9cabove all else the needs of patients come first\xe2\x80\x9d, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground-breaking firsts and a purpose of \xe2\x80\x9cTransforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning\xe2\x80\x9d, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

A leader in adult rehabilitation and complex continuing care, the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute brings together innovative patient care, groundbreaking research and diverse education to help people overcome or recover from disabling injury, illness or age-related conditions.

Toronto Rehab Dentistry has an exciting opportunity for a Dental Receptionist/Assistant II and is interested in hearing from Preventive Dental Assistants. The successful applicant will be responsible for all job duties associated with general practice assisting, including: preparation of the working area; sterilization of instruments; handing instruments to the dentist or hygienist; suctioning the oral cavity; preparation of filling materials; exposing, processing and mounting of radiographs & photographs as specified by HARP; performance of simple laboratory procedures; recording data on patient\xe2\x80\x99s record or chart; patient education on oral health and other duties as required by the dentist.

Qualifications:

• At minimum, graduate of accredited dental assisting program and preventive dental assisting program
• At minimum, 1 year practical experience as a Dental Assistant
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level)
• Current registration in the Province of Ontario; CDA/PDA
• Current HARP certification
• Member of the Ontario Dental Assistants Association (ODAA)
• Experience working in a hospital setting
• Experience working with medically compromised patients
• Highly experienced with all dental procedures
• Highly motivated and goal oriented
• Strong ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the dentist, patient and other team members
• Excellent communication skills and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and maintain patient flow
• Good problem solving skills and ability to prioritize

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive compensation & benefits (medical, dental, etc.)
• HOOPP defined benefit pension plan
• Wellness services & offerings
• Close access to the TTC and UHN shuttle service
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN\'s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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