Job Description

Your Opportunity:We are looking for a dynamic, highly skilled, detail and quality oriented, collaborator who thrives in a challenging environment and enjoys working directly with a diverse group of people. This is an exciting role and opportunity if you are looking to be part of a high performing dental team. The successful Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) will have a passion for building strong patient relationships and contributing to their ongoing oral health. As an RDH, at this practice you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from a dedicated team of dental professionals. Your responsibilities will include the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of services for patient care. Performance of all aspects of clinical preventative hygiene services. Serve as an oral health educator by introducing new preventative techniques and counselling. Provide consistent patient experience during hygiene visit.Description:As a Dental Hygienist, you will provide clinical oral health care services, health promotion and preventive educational programs. You will examine and chart oral conditions, assess periodontal status, analyzes and interpret client\'s/patient\'s condition to develop a client/patient centered diagnosis/assessment and treatment plan. You will provide public education regarding oral health. You will develop and provide in-service and training sessions; dental screening and preventive dental services to schools and participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of oral health programs.

• Classification: Dental Hygienist
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: 2C1, Dental Specialty Clinic
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 20-AUG-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 09-SEP-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $38.56
• Maximum Salary: $51.27
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Dental Hygienists (ACDH). Additional Required Qualifications:Successful completion of a Dental Hygiene Degree or equivalent. Licensed and registered with the College of Registered Dental Hygienists of Alberta (CRDHA). A minimum of 2 years recent experience. Current BCLS-HCP. Demonstration of excellent critical-thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Self-direction, adaptability and flexibility required while working in a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment. Preferred Qualifications:As required.Please note:All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.Security Screening:A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We\'re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it\'s about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Alberta Health Services