Part-Time Dental Clinic Technician

Georgian CollegeBarrie, CA

7 days ago

Salary

CA$21.77–CA$30.78 hourly

Job type

Part-time

Job description

Department : Health, Wellness and Sciences

Campus : Barrie

Classification : Support Staff

Hourly Pay Rate : $ 21.77 - $ 30.78 per hour

Hours per week : up to 24 hours per week

Status : Casual (Part-Time)

Posting Date : February 13, 2025

Star Date : asap

Located in Barrie (in person work) and reporting to the Director, Clinics and Placements, the incumbent works in the Oral Health Clinic supporting the Denturism, Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene programs. They support the student development of pre-taught curriculum-based skills and procedures in infection control, radiographic techniques, quality assurance processes, evidence based decision making, and critical thinking by role modelling, providing feedback to faculty and reinforcing expectations. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for the set up, and maintenance of equipment and facilities, and supports the inventory of supplies. Specific duties include, but are not limited to :

Supporting denturism, dental assisting, and dental hygiene students in the development of skills during rotations in radiography, instrument reprocessing, and inventory management as well as equipment set up, use and routine maintenance on the clinic floor
Organizing equipment and materials that will be used in teaching demonstrations
Demonstrating, modelling and over-seeing the safe operation of equipment ensuring proper safety procedures are being followed and communicating unsafe practices immediately to faculty
Supporting quality assurance programs related to Infection Control, Radiation Protection, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), and Health and Safety
Troubleshooting equipment which includes performing minor repairs or coordinating external servicing
Coordinating and conducting regular preventative maintenance of equipment
Providing new equipment orientation to students and staff
Performing inventory control duties such as tracking student equipment loans, supplies, maintaining emergency first aid kits, and organizing and stocking clinic / labs
Ensuring compliance with Healing Arts Radiation Protection (HARP) regulations
Assisting the program team with client recruitment and clinic promotion activities
Maintaining current SDS for all clinic and lab areas

Qualifications :

Successfully completed an accredited one-year postsecondary certificate program as a Level 2 Dental Assistant

Current certification with the Ontario Dental Assistants Association (ODAA) as a Level II Dental Assistant

Certifications in First Aid, Automated External Defibrillation (AED), and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Level C (CPR) (or required at the start of employment)

Minimum three years of current practical experience in a dental practice as a chair side dental assistant performing to full scope of the profession

Computer skills and experience using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel) to track and maintain information

Demonstrated experience with a dental records management program

Demonstrated interpersonal, customer service and communication skills (written and oral) to effectively communicate with clients / students, and assist in the recruitment of clients for the clinic

Ability to work independently and as a team member

Organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and respond to multiple and often conflicting demands

Experience supporting an educational program is an asset

Training in Health and Safety or Privacy would be considered assets

Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and / or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Georgian College has introduced FLEX Work for some positions. This position is not eligible for Flex Work and will be an on-campus position with no option for remote work.

This posting will be open until filled .