Dentist
Part-time or full-time
ABOUT THE CENTRE
Officially founded in 1992, the Centre is a non-profit community-based organization that provides primary health care, social and community services for the Francophone population of the Hamilton and Niagara All our services are free and Services are offered from two sites, one in Hamilton and one in Welland, which also serves as the administrative
The Centre also offers programs and workshops in schools and community centers in both catchment areas, as well as home visiting services to families in need, and friendly visiting services to seniors and isolated
JOB PROFILE
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Dentist is responsible for providing clinical dental services for publicly-funded dental care program for low-income seniors; providing clinical advice and direction to the registered dental hygienist working in the clinic; recommending and performing oral examinations; formulating treatment plans, informing/obtaining consent from clients and families of treatment plans; liaising with community partners and external stakeholders to promote oral health and access to our services; and develops program policies and ensures adherence to dental clinic policies and
Main responsibilities
Clinical Treatment Program Functions:
- Provides a broad range of basic dental treatment, such as dental restorations, extractions, oral hygiene procedures, root canal treatment on selected
- Performs emergency dental
- Meets with patients to discuss and treat dental concerns and establish a plan for
- Prescribes appropriate medications and administers local
- Operates dental x-ray machines, radiographic processor and interprets Ensures proper x-ray quality assurance and safety, and the proper disposal of biohazard and/or environmental
- Monitors and performs infection prevention and control practices (IPAC) to ensure patient safety following IPAC best
Records and Reporting Functions:
- Verifies and applies medical history prior to treatment by consulting with family members and physicians when Refers clients for medical testing if
- Receives referrals from private dental and medical providers, and makes referrals to other appropriate dental practices and Builds referral pathways with other dental and medical
- Keeps and maintains patient dental
Quality Assurance and Due Diligence Activities:
- Recommends and develops program policies and ensures implementation of policies and procedures in a dental
- Provides clients with access to social/health/community resources, and collaborates with the partner
Liaison, Communication and Customer Service Activities:
- Responds to inquiries and resolves concerns, as
- Ensures that services provided meet Regional customer service
- Participates on committees, work groups, task forces and special projects, as
- Manages information in accordance with legislation and corporate
Other Duties:
- Performs other duties as assigned
- May occasionally be required to respond to emergency situations outside of normal business hours, as related to the Departmental Emergency
Qualifications / skills/ specific requirements:
- Successful completion of a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from a university recognized by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario and eligible to practice clinical dentistry in
- Minimum three (3) years experience in working in a clinical dental practice treating
- Must be a current member in good standing with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with staff and
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing in French and
- Comprehensive knowledge of dental procedures, tools and
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including communication, teamwork and collaboration, and personal
- Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software
- Ability to travel to off site locations in a timely and efficient manner, as
- Ability to work outside regular business hours, as
- Have a valid drivers license and access to a motor
- A valid first aid and CPR certificate would be an
- Provide a criminal record check including the vulnerable sector
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination (or medical ticket for exemption) will be requested at the time of
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Minimum three (3) years experience in working in a clinical dental practice treating Ability to communicate orally and in writing in French and