Dental Assistant - Hiring Urgently

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We are looking to hire an experienced Dental Assistant to join our incredible team at University of Toronto in Toronto, ON.
Growing your career as a Full Time Dental Assistant is an incredible opportunity to develop competitive skills.
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Date Posted: 04/21/2023
Req ID: 30856
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Dentistry
Department: Faculty of Dentistry
Campus:  St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00021585   : About us: Exciting new advances and global challenges are radically reshaping the field of dentistry. Our vision at the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto is to not just address and respond to these changes - but to thoughtfully and conscientiously shape the field of the future. With our robust and comprehensive educational training programs (DDS, MSc, PhD degrees, IDAPP and other specialty programs), our emphasis on community outreach and care, and our internationally known and interdisciplinary research mission, the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto continues to earn its reputation as one of the top dental schools in North America. Throughout more than 145 years of dental education -- the oldest, largest and most comprehensive training program in Canada -- we have striven to graduate the highest quality of students while providing the public the highest standards of care. We are driving by our vision to improve health by advancing dentistry through inspired leadership, innovation, and excellence in education, research and practice. Your opportunity: Under the general supervision of the manager, the incumbent provides dental assistant and administrative services to the undergraduate and graduate students, academic and administrative staff and performs all aspects of dental assisting as defined by the ODAA for regularly scheduled and special programs. The incumbent follows through with proper protocol for infection control in all aspects of clinical work, provides administrative services as directed for patients, both in person and on the telephone, accesses and enters data on the Clinic Management System in order to retrieve patient information and book appointments, and assists in special assignments and other duties that are Faculty-related. Your responsibilities will include: Scheduling appointments Updating and maintaining database records Responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriate Assisting faculty, dental students and technicians during treatment procedures Applying established standards when cleaning, sanitizing and/or sterilizing facilities Applying established standards when administering biological and/or medical imaging Providing safety training and ensuring compliance to occupational safety precautions Following rules and procedural processes related to Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) Essential Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program, Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) and current member of the ODAA, including HARP. Must also have current CPR. Minimum two years of experience in the dental field, encompassing all aspects of dentistry. Experience using all dental related materials and products (e.g. amalgams, impression materials, eugenols, disinfectants, put and fissure sealants, vinyl polysiloxanes, etc.). Highly developed organizational, time management, and communication skills and excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Strong computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office. Capability to work in all facets relating to dentistry (e.g. mixing all materials). Ability to work quickly and accurately Manual dexterity Ability to work in close association and cooperation with others as part of a team Demonstrated ability to exercise tact, discretion, good judgement, and initiative. Demonstrated ability to clearly and accurately convey information Ability to prioritizetasks and multi-task; demonstrated punctuality, work dependability Ability to act with sensitivity and empathy when responding to diverse groups of individuals
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To be successful in this role you will be: Communicator Cooperative Courteous Efficient Multi-tasker Organized   Closing Date: 05/05/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:   
USW Pay Band 06 -- $50,124 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $64,099. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.  
Job Category: Health & Wellbeing Lived Experience Statement Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position. .buttontext00b26598368a4abe a{ border: 1px solid transparent; } .buttontext00b26598368a4abe a:focus{ border: 1px dashed #25355a !important; outline: none !important; } All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers @ utoronto.ca . Job Segment: Infection Control, Information Security, Equity, Database, Healthcare, Technology, Research, Finance


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