Dental Assistant

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The Middlesex-London Health Unit has an exciting opportunity for a temporary full-time Dental Assistant to work on the Oral Health and Clinical Support Services team until May 29, 2026.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Associate Manager, Oral Health and Clinical Support Services, the incumbent will:

- Provide chair-side duties by assisting a dental hygienist and dentist;

- Deliver oral health lessons in the community and provide preventive dental health instruction

- Schedule appointments for clients to be seen in the Health Unit’s dental clinic;

- Organize referral appointments for clients requiring dental specialists;

- Pack, transport, and set up dental equipment and supplies as well as teaching aids;

- Greet patients and document accurate medical and dental history;

- Assist patients with the completion of required documentation;

- Answer dental health inquiries from a wide variety of sources;

- Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Completion of a Dental Assistant certificate program;

- Certified Dental Assistant Level II;

- Current CPR certification;

-Experience working with children, seniors and vulnerable populations in a clinical setting;

- Experience working in preventive and treatment clinical settings;

- Public Health experience preferred;

- Knowledge and experience with current clinical skills such as infection and prevention control, as well with assisting and applying fluoride treatments;

- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills in order to provide excellent client service and work effectively with team members;

- Strong organization skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities/inquiries/requests to perform independently and effectively;

- Proficient technical skills in the areas of documentation, Microsoft Office, and databases;

- Experience with ABELDent and Oral Health Information Support System (OHISS) is an asset;

- Skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse population, has knowledge of health inequities.

- Possession of a valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License and use of a vehicle for work-related purposes OR the ability to arrange for transportation to multiple locations in London and Middlesex County.

- Communication proficiency (written and verbal) in French and/or any other languages is highly desirable.

The hourly rate for this position ranges $27.54 to $34.73 based on qualifications and experience.

To apply to this position, please go to www.healthunit.com select “Apply Now” and submit a resume and cover letter as a single document by November 13, 2025. Please note new applicants will need to create an online account to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at the Middlesex-London Health Unit; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $27.54-$34.73 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-11-13