• PART-TIME
• Permanent

Vacancy Status: Please note that this posting is for an existing Part-Time (0.8 FTE), Permanent position

Pay Rate: $23.17 - $27.92 per year

Locations:

• WellFort Riverview Commons Dental – 5 Montpelier Street, Brampton, ON L6Y 0C3
• Bramalea Community Health Centre (BCHC) – 40 Finchgate Blvd, Brampton, ON L6T 3J1
• Four Corners Health Centre (FCHC) – 7205 Goreway Dr, Mississauga, ON L4T 0B4
• Seniors Health and Wellness Village (SHWV) – 525 Main St N, Brampton, ON L6X 3C8

WellFort is seeking a Certified Dental Assistant to join our Health n’ Smiles team!  Health n’ Smiles provides services to under resourced families living in the Region of Peel.

Specific responsibilities: 

• Prepare all operatories and equipment, including infection control measures, at the start of the day and between clients.
• Teaches oral hygiene to clients, is responsible, along with the hygienist and dentist for patient education and prevention programs at Health n’ Smiles.
• Responsible for sterilizing instruments.
• Performs a broad range of chairside duties
• Adheres to infection control standards and universal precautions at all times.
• Maintains dental supplies and equipment according to clinic standards.

Qualifications: 

• Certified Level II training and in good standing with the ODAA.
• At least three years experience in a large dental clinic.
• One year experience in a community dental clinic.
• Ability to function and work cooperatively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to multi task in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of dental software (Abeldent) programs and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
• Ability to speak languages relevant to residents of the Region of Peel an asset.