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Job Title:

Dental Assistant IIA

Posted Date:

11/16/2023

Closing Date:

11/23/2023

Functional Discipline:

Children & Womens Health

Education Level:

None specified

Job Description

Location: Janeway Dental Assistant IIA Children's and Women's Health Program Perioperative Program - Dental Clinic Temporary, Full Time (until June 1, 2024, with possibility of extension) 24228TMP

Hours	75 bi-weekly (8-hour days (rotating))
Salary	CG28, ($25.87- $28.65)
Competition Number	2023007038
Posted Date	16 November 2023
Closing Date	23 November 2023

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary
The Dental Assistant IIA assists the Dentist and the patient in the delivery of dental care services. Responsibilities include planning the methods, tools and solutions to be used in procedures, prepares the clinic operatory room for each patient treatment, explains the treatment steps that will follow and the expected impact on the patient, performs a review of the patient's medical record, current prescribed medications, dental referral, and takes preliminary x-rays and impressions. Also, provides independent, unsupervised direct contact patient care procedures including dental hygiene procedures and provides assistance to the Dentist at chair side and carries out infection control procedures according to hospital protocol. The Dental Assistant IIA also conducts various activities in the dental laboratory, such as constructing models for dental appliances and mixing dental plaster to pour and separate dental impressions. Prepares these models for transport to outside laboratory for final appliance construction Other related duties including, but not limited to, preparing necessary paperwork for dental patients, maintaining an inventory of supplies and scheduling appointments as required.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limed to):
Class regularly places protective apron (weighs about 10 lbs.) while getting x-ray machine into place. Occasionally moves other objects such as dental operator's cart and portable dental x-ray machine which are heavy and awkward to move (over 50 lbs.).
Standing, sitting and walking are regularly required to perform work duties while in surgery. Position is regularly seated on a rolling stool opposite the dentist and must move forwards and backwards on the stool to carry out tasks required and sometimes get up from the stool to reach something in a high cupboard.
Position is constantly reaching and twisting for supplies and instruments, adjusting the light, pulling open drawers and cupboards, stretching arms over the patient for safety reasons when dentist is giving an injection.
Manual and physical activities include fine finger or precision work to use equipment and using hand tools that require accurate control and steadiness.

Job Qualifications
Successful completion of a recognized/approved two-year Dental Assistant Program and successful completion of the National Dental Assisting Examination Board exam is required.
Current and continuing licensure with the Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Board is required.
Current and continuing memberships with the Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Assistants Association and the Canadian Dental Assistants Association is required.
CPR certification.
Experience working with children and/or experience working with individuals with development disabilities is an asset.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693

Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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