Full Time Permanent
The Oral Health Program is a not-for-profit Dental Clinic providing basic emergency services to those who are uninsured and underinsured, such as Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program and those without dental insurance coverage.
The Dental Assistant assists the dentist and Oral Health team at the Community Health Centre in all aspects of oral health care. This role also provides administration and reception functions of the Oral Health Team, including appointment bookings and inventory management.
Some Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Prepares patients and the treatment/clinical area for dental procedures
- Assists the dentist during examinations and dental treatments including fillings, extractions, and other procedures
- Schedule coordination and appointment booking, in collaboration with the dental team and in alignment with overall program requirements, to accommodate clients’ access to care and services
- Determines client eligibility for insurance coverage using electronic portal
- Regularly collects data and generates reports as needed, to reflect oral health program activity
- Performs claims submissions and external billing
Qualifications:
- HARP Certification required,
- Level II Dental Assistant certification preferred
- Two years recent relevant practical experience as a Dental Assistant, experience performing reception/administrative tasks an asset
- Knowledge and understanding of good oral hygiene, and various dental procedures and instruments
- Proficiency in use of computers and various software applications; experience with Dentrix an asset
- Understanding of the social determinants of health; experience serving those with barriers to accessing equitable care preferred (including Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program)
- Effective communication skills (English) and experience in oral health teaching
This posting will remain open until filled. For more information visit our website career page at https://www.bqwchc.com/about-us/careers-with-bqwchc/.
We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $42,668.00-$52,379.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Certified HARP (required)
Work Location: In person