Date: May 13 2025
Position: Dental Assistant
Status: Casual
Hours of Work*: Days of work vary; 8:45/11:45am 5:00/8:00pm
Department: Primary Health
Job Posting No.: #2025034
Reports to: Program Manager Primary Health
Closing Date: May 27 2025 at 4:00pm
Union: MAHCP
Salary: $29.989 $34.310/hr
*These hours are dependent on the operational requirements of the organization
*Mount Carmel Clinic Operates out of multiple locations; you may be required to work in other areas
Mount Carmel Clinic is committed to equity and inclusion and has undertaken to increase responsiveness to Indigenous people by promoting a workforce that is representative of the participants and communities we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons those with lived experience and members of equitydeserving groups. Applicants are encouraged to selfdeclare in their application.
Position Summary
The Dental Assistant is responsible for the following scope of practice under the supervision of the Dentist; impressions sealants prophylaxis (polishing) scaling (if certified) xrays fluoride varnish placing topical anesthetic placing liners and oral health promotion for all clients.
Qualifications
Education
- National Dental Assisting Examining Board Certificate Required Manitoba Dental Association Registration Required Member in good standing of Manitoba Dental Assistant Association
Skills Expertise and Experience
- Minimum two years experience as a Dental Assistant
Critical Skills
Proven knowledge and ability in critical thinking decisionmaking problemsolving and conflict resolution skills
Focus on Results
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and focus workrelated activities to effectively and efficiently achieve goals and produce expected results/outcomes
Alignment with Organizational Values
Commitment to the principles that guide Mount Carmel Clinic as reflected in the history vision mission and values
Indigenous Understanding
Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions and the impact of colonization on the health and wellbeing of Indigenous individuals and families
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Proven ability to work within a team environment with respect professionalism cooperation sensitivity and cultural awareness
MCC Philosophies
Strong knowledge commitment and demonstrated ability to apply diversity equity cultural safety prochoice social determinants of health population health harm reduction traumainformed and community development principles in all aspects of the work.
Communication
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in the use of computers (email etc.)
Assets
- Multiple Languages
- Experience in an inner city community setting
- Experience working with service specific programs such as; ClearDent eChart and Accuro
- Current CPR Certification
All positions are subject to Criminal Record Child and Adult Abuse Registry checks. However a previous criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates. We are open to discussing your respective circumstances. Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine the knowledge skill and ability required for the position.
We thank all applicants; however we will only contact candidates who are selected & apply via link for the interview.