Description
The Community Health Centres of Northumberland is a non-profit, community-governed organization that provides primary health care, dental services, health promotion, and community development services using multi-disciplinary teams of health providers.
The Community Health Centres of Northumberland has an immediate opening for a full-time Certified Dental Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Chair-side dental assisting
- Prepare and maintain asepsis of dental operatories as well as equipment
- Knowledge and understanding of IPAC sterilization and infection control protocols
- Providing some clerical services for the Dental Clinic
We deeply value the team approach and appreciate your willingness to be crossed trained to provide support to the front desk when required.
Reception duties may include:
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- Greeting patients, answering and returning phone calls, scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, preparing treatment estimates, entering payments, and assisting with accounts receivable
Experience
- Successful completion of Dental Assisting (Level I or II) program from a recognized college
- Minimum 1 – 2 years of dental office experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Energetic and highly motivated
- Great customer service attitude
- Ability to work independently or as a team player
- HARP certification required
Apply
No phone calls please. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please submit your application directly to Lisa Tamblyn, Dental Office Coordinator, Community Health Centres of Northumberland: dentalclinic@porthopechc.ca
As part of our ongoing commitment to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, The Community Health Centres of Northumberland will provide assistance to applicants who request accommodation throughout the recruitment process.
