Dental Assistant (1 Temporary full-time position until March 2027)

The Middlesex-London Health Unit has an exciting opportunity for one temporary full-time Dental Assistant to fill an existing vacancy to work on the Oral Health & Clinical Support Services team until March 2027, in our London and Strathroy clinics. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Associate Manager, Oral Health and Clinical Support Services, the incumbent will: Provide chair-side duties by assisting a dental hygienist and dentist; Deliver oral health presentations in the community and provide preventive oral health instruction; Schedule appointments for clients to be seen in the Health Unit’s dental clinic; Organize referral appointments for clients requiring dental specialists; Pack, transport, and set up dental equipment and supplies as well as teaching aids; Greet patients and document accurate medical and dental history; Assist patients with the completion of required documentation; Answer dental health inquiries from a wide variety of sources; Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Completion of a Dental Assistant certificate program; Certified Dental Assistant Level II; Current CPR certification; Experience working with children, seniors and vulnerable populations in a clinical setting; Experience working in preventive and treatment clinical settings; Public Health experience preferred; Knowledge and experience with current clinical skills such as infection and prevention control, as well with assisting and applying fluoride treatments; Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills in order to provide excellent client service and work effectively with team members; Strong organization skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities/inquiries/requests to perform independently and effectively; Proficient technical skills in the areas of documentation, Microsoft Office, and databases; Experience with ABELDent and Oral Health Information Support System (OHISS) is an asset; Skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse population, has knowledge of health inequities. Possession of a valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License and use of a vehicle for work-related purposes OR the ability to arrange for transportation to multiple locations in London and Middlesex County. Communication proficiency (written and verbal) in French and/or any other languages is highly desirable. The salary rate for this position ranges from $28.36 to $35.42 hourly based on qualifications and experience. DIRECTIONS TO APPLY: To apply to this position, please go to www.healthunit.com and select “Apply Now” and submit a resume and cover letter as a single document by July 1, 2026. Please note: new applicants will need to create an online account to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at the Middlesex-London Health Unit; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Middlesex-London Health Unit is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. We encourage applications from equity-seeking communities including Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. Candidates are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their cover letter, in a transparent manner, as part of the application process. When a candidate voluntarily discloses such information in their application, the information will be kept confidential. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking community will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.