Dental Assistant, Certified Oncology

Union: NOWU Clerical
Replacement or New: Replacement
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department:  Dental Clinic Certified Oncology
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Work Model: On-Site
Wage Range: $27.56 - $41.34 per hour (to commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN Compensation Policy)
Hours: Various
Shifts:  8:00-4:00 8:30-4:30 9:00-5:00
Status: Casual
Closing Date: March 5 2026

Position Summary

The Dental Clinic is designed to meet the needs of Princess Margaret Cancer Centres  special patient population who face barriers in accessing dental care in private offices. 

Duties

• As a member of the department of Dentistry the responsibilities of the Preventative Dental Assistant include:
• preparation of work area for dentist and patient flow
• ensuring room equipment and supply cleanliness
• under the orders supervision and guidance of the supervising dentist performing simple dental procedures within scope of practice
• performing reception responsibilities and confirming patient booking information; monitoring in-room inventory for operatories
• performing cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned or requested
• working in compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations reporting hazards deficiencies and contraventions of the Act in a timely manner.  

Qualifications :

• Completion of an accredited dental assistant program
• Experience preparing work area for dentist and patient flow
• Experience performing simple dental procedures 
• Experience confirming patient booking information; monitoring in-room inventory for operatories

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time