dental hygienist
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June 17, 2024
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Kingston Community Health Centres
Job details
*Job Description*
*Title: Dental Hygienist\**
Reports to: Manager, Dental Program
Locations: Kingston & Napanee
Position Type: Permanent, 28 hours/week (0.8 FTE)
Start Date: Immediately
Salary: $32.45-38.18
*Position Summary*
Working with an interdisciplinary team in brand new clinics in Kingston and Napanee, the Dental Hygienist provides comprehensive oral care as part of a dental program focused on serving clients of the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP). This program provides free, routine dental services for low-income seniors. The dental hygienist will be part of a dynamic dental team that provides service to community members in Kingston and Napanee.
The Kingston Community Health Centres ensures all staff have access to all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), has installed HEPA air purifiers in each operatory in order to improve air quality, and actively monitors the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) and the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) COVID-19 protocols and procedures to ensure alignment and adherence within the clinics.
Please note that the clinic hours of operation are currently Monday-Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM (Kingston) and Monday-Tuesday 8:00AM-4:00PM (Napanee).
*Key Responsibilities*
*Detailed Responsibilities*
*Client Service*
· Provides services to clients by conducting various dental hygiene activities, including initial dental assessments, treatment planning, debridement, root planing, scaling, polishing, applying fluoride treatment, anti-microbials
· Works as part of the dental care team to develop and implement client care plan including collecting and analyzing information and participating in activities that promote comprehensive oral care and overall oral health
· Identifies indications of periodontal disease and develop strategies for treatment
· Assists dental health program by taking x-rays, taking dental impressions and pouring models, as needed
· Follows infection, prevention and control and sterilization protocols of dental instruments and equipment
· Educates clients regarding specific and general oral care and hygiene procedures
· Provides information on programs and services to clients
· Collaborates with various healthcare professionals
· Ensures all infection, prevention, and control protocols and procedures are followed within the clinical setting
· Takes a trauma and violence-informed approach to service delivery
*Administration*
· Maintains accurate documentation and client records
· Monitors use of supplies, including personal protective equipment
· Assists with preparing billing information for processing (i.e. OW and ODSP), as needed
· Assists in capturing data and information for program reporting requirements, as needed
· Assists patients with health service navigation, as needed
· Participates in team meetings
· Contributes to the development and review of clinic policy and procedure manuals
· Participates in community education and program promotion events, as needed
· Contributes to the development of communication and promotional material, as needed
*Organizational Responsibilities *
· Complies with all relevant legislation and KCHC policies, including privacy laws
· Commits to acquiring an understanding of the importance of trauma responsiveness and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
· Supports consistent application and development of KCHC policies and procedures
· Supports KCHC?s student and volunteer placement programs
· Promotes awareness of and participation in KCHC activities
· Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement
· On occasion, perform other temporary duties as required
*Basic Education and Experience Requirements*
· Diploma in Dental Hygiene and current registration with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) and Canadian Dental Hygiene Association (CDHA)
· Current CPR and First Aid
*Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*
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LocationKingston, ON
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Salary$32.45 to $38.18HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentPart time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
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