Dental Assistant II

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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Job Description</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Title</span>: Dental Receptionist, Dental Assistant II</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Reports</span> <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">to</span>: Coordinator, Dental Program</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Position Type:</span> Permanent Part- time, (14 hours/week)</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Salary:</span> $23.67-$27.85 per hour</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Vacancy Status:</span> Existing Vacancy</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Location:</span> Kingston</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><br></span><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Position Summary</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><br></span></p>\n<p>Working with an interdisciplinary team, the Dental Assistant delivers dental health education, oral hygiene instruction, assists at screening and clinics, as well as coordinates client bookings and assists in managing the clinic schedule. The Dental Assistant is also responsible for processing billing payments, regularly tracking clinic data and assisting with reporting requirements.</p>\n<p>This practice will focus on providing oral health services to individuals participating in the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program. This program provides free, routine dental services for low-income to seniors.</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Benefits:</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Days and Education time</li>\n<li>Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)</li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Key Responsibilities</span></span> </p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Client Service </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sets up operatory, organizes instruments and dental materials needed for dental procedures and ensures equipment is in working order</li>\n<li>Provides preventative intra-oral hygiene services under direction of Clinical Dentist</li>\n<li>Prepares and cleans examination room, and sterilizes instruments prior to each appointment</li>\n<li>Takes radiographs, processes and mounts radiographs for clinic dentist</li>\n<li>Positions patients in the examination room, explains dental procedures, provides support, and dismisses clients at appropriate time</li>\n<li>Collects eligibility information from current and prospective patients</li>\n<li>Facilitates access to treatment by scheduling appointments</li>\n<li>Liaises with various dental practices, as needed, to obtain client charts and information</li>\n<li>Answers questions pertaining to the various dental programs at KCHC</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Administration </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Records information for dental screening and Dental Indices Survey and assists with follow-up procedures</li>\n<li>Develops and maintains resources and teaching materials</li>\n<li>Participates in the efficient operation of programs including booking clients and managing the schedule and reception duties, as needed</li>\n<li>Provides administrative and clerical support for the dental clinic</li>\n<li>Creates, maintains, and retrieves client records and ensures confidentiality</li>\n<li>Ensures files are securely stored in clinic area</li>\n<li>Supports the Program Administrator with inventory management, ordering, and vendor management, as needed</li>\n<li>Tracks information and data needed for reporting purposes, as needed</li>\n<li>Assists the Program Administrator with compiling statistics and data and helps prepare quarterly reports and program information and updates, as needed</li>\n<li>Processes billing payments and invoices, as needed</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Program Support</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assists with program promotion</li>\n<li>Plans, develops and provides dental health education to community agencies and the community at large</li>\n<li>Organizes and participates in selected community events, such as Dental Health Month and school health fairs, as required</li>\n<li>Work as part of the dental care team to develop and implement client/patient care plan including collecting and analyzing information</li>\n<li>Participates in quality improvement initiatives, as appropriate</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Organizational Responsibilities</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Comply with all relevant legislation and KCHC policies, including privacy laws</li>\n<li>Commits to acquiring an understanding of the importance of trauma responsiveness and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)  </li>\n<li>Commits to demonstrating an ongoing commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigenization and Accessibility (EDIIA) by representing the diverse nature of our communities, promoting and practicing inclusion</li>\n<li>Supports consistent application and development of KCHC policies and procedures</li>\n<li>Supports KCHC’s student and volunteer placement programs</li>\n<li>Promotes awareness of and participation in KCHC activities</li>\n<li>Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement</li>\n<li>On occasion, perform other temporary duties as required</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Basic Education and Experience Requirements</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dental assistant certificate from a recognized educational institution</li>\n<li>Certified Dental Assistant Level II designation preferred</li>\n<li>Healing Arts Radiation Protection (HARP) Act Certified</li>\n<li>Previous experience in community dentistry considered an asset</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary setting</li>\n<li>Must possess the following traits/skills: patience, empathy, and observation skills in order to work with children, youth and adults; sensitivity to the needs of the designated target population and the care they require</li>\n<li>Ability to work with computer databases and electronic mail</li>\n<li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li>\n<li>Excellent organizational skills and above average attention to detail</li>\n<li>Ability to meet the physical demands of the position</li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to being a “team player”</li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Other Requirements</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Current and satisfactory Criminal and Vulnerable Persons Check</li>\n<li>French language is an asset</li>\n<li>Current Immunizations</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>As a registered professional, to abide by and be accountable to the ethics and standards set out by the relevant regulatory body of the profession. All KCHC staff have a duty to understand and follow KCHC policies, uphold high ethical and professional standards, and maintain confidentiality and privacy, using tact and good judgment in all dealings with  other staff and clients.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>At Kingston Community Health Centres (KCHC), we understand that the work of <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigeneity, and Accessibility (EDIIA)</span> is ongoing. We are dedicated to being accountable, transparent, and responsive to the holistic needs of the communities we serve. We will continue to listen, learn, and take meaningful action to ensure that our policies, practices, and services create an environment where everyone, regardless of their identity or circumstances, can thrive.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>We actively encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to women, racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as members of the 2SLGBTQI+ communities, to apply to KCHC. Our commitment to <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">EDIIA</span> is a living practice, one that evolves as we grow and learn together. We pledge to contribute to building a system that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, accessible, and welcoming for all. </p>\n<p>KCHC is an equal opportunity employer, respecting and embracing the needs and diversity of our employees. If you require accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify Human Resources.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Kingston Community Health Centres, 263 Weller Ave. Kingston ON, K7K 2V4  <a href=\"http://www.KCHC.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.KCHC.ca</a></p>",
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