Job Information
City of Toronto DENTIST in Toronto, Ontario
DENTIST
Job ID: 45112
Job Category: Health Services
Division & Section: Public Health, Strategy & Clinical Services
Work Location: 277VictoriaStreet, 160 Borough & 21 Panorama Court
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, 2 Permanent & 1 Temporary Vacancy
Salary: $122,000.00 - $158,105.00(2023 rate), WageGrade 8
Shift Information: Mon-Fri 7hrs/day 35 hrs/week
Affiliation: Non-Union
Number of Positions Open: 3
ReportingtotheManager,DentalandOralHealthServices,theDentistwillprovidedentalcaretoTorontoPublicHealth(TPH)eligiblelowincomeclientsenrolledinvariousProvincialandMunicipalsponsoredprogramsthroughtheTPHmanageddentalclinicslocatedthroughouttheCity,andto provide direction, andsupportforthedailyoperationofthedentalclinictheyareassignedto.
Major Responsibilities:
Providesinputintothedevelopmentofprogram policies andensuresimplementationofpolicies and procedures in the dental clinic
Performsthedutiesofateamleader inaclinical setting,whichincludesensuring effectiveteamwork and efficient flow of patients
Obtainscompletemedical history andverifiesandappliesmedicalhistorypriortotreatmentbyconsultingwithfamilymembersandphysicians whennecessary.Refersclientsformedicaltesting if warranted
Performscompleteoralexaminations,formulatescomprehensivetreatmentplans,informspatientsandfamiliesoftreatmentplansandobtainsconsentfortreatment;completesdocumentation on Abeldent software
Performsabroadrangeofdentaltreatment,i.e.fillings,dentures,extractions,rootcanals,crownsincludinglabfabricatedandstainlesssteel,acidetchprocedures,prefabricatedpost and/orpincorebuildup.Responsible forthefabrication ofdentalprostheticappliances,etc.
Mayperformdentalservicesforpatientswithdisabilitiesorbehaviouralproblems
Performsemergencydentalprocedures
Prescribes antibioticsandadministerslocalanaesthetic
Operatesdentalx-raymachineandinterpretsx-rays
Monitorsandperformsuniversal precautionprocedures forinfectioncontrolinthedentalofficeas per IPAC and TPH guidelines
EducatesthepubliconoralhealthandtheTorontoPublicHealthdentalprogram policiesandguidelines
Resolvesconflictwithstaff,clientsandmembersofthepublicwhen necessary
Maintainsathoroughknowledgeofandprovidestreatmentundercorrectprograms,i.e.the OntarioSeniorDentalCareProgram(OSDCP),HSO(HealthySmilesOntario),OW(OntarioWorks),HBP(HealthiestBabiesPossible),theInterimFederalHealth(IFH),OntarioDisabilityServicesProgram(ODSP),andtheTorontoPublicHealthdentaltreatmentprograms(paediatric, geriatric, high school)
ReferspatientsorthegeneralpublictoappropriatedentalpracticessuchastheUniversityofTorontoFacultyofDentistry,theHospitalforSickChildren,dentalhygienecolleges,dentalspecialists and low cost dental clinics
Receivesreferralsfromprivatedentalandmedicalpractitioners
Mentorsdentalstudentsfromuniversitiesandcolleges
Ensuresthattheclinicisproperlyequippedandmaintained,andmeetssafetyrequirementsfor staff and patients
Ensuresmedicalemergencykitsandoxygenareavailableandinastateofreadiness,andthatstaffispreparedtoimplementlifesavingproceduresasnecessary (i.e.administer emergency medication, provideoxygen,performCPR)
Ensuresproperx-rayqualityassuranceandsafetyandtheproperdisposalofbiohazardouswaste
ProvidesliaisonbetweenthePublicHealthDentalUnit,schoolstaff(principalsandteachers)and parents of patients regarding policies and goals of treatment (i.e. letters from both the department and individual schools.
Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
GraduateDegree inDentistry fromarecognizeduniversity andhave,orbeeligible foralicense from the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario.
ConsiderableexperienceworkingasaDentistinadentaloffice.
Experience in the field of removable prosthetics and paediatric and geriatric dentistry.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with staff and clients, including children and parents in a community clinic.
Excellent customer service skills and commitment to the Toronto Public Service.
Post-graduatetrainingorexperienceworkinginaPublicHealthenvironmentwouldbeanasset.
Fluencyinoneormoreofthefollowinglanguagesisanasset:Chinese,Tamil,Hindi,Urdu,Korean,Russian orSpanish(pleaseindicatelanguage skillsonresume).
FamiliaritywithPublicHealthdentalprograms.
AbilitytosupporttheTorontoPublicServicevaluestoensureaculturethatchampionsequity,diversity and respectful workplaces.
FamiliaritywithgovernmentlegislationintheareaofOccupationalHealthandSafety.
Willingnesstotraveltootherclinics.
Abilitytoworkevenings andweekends.
AvalidOntarioClass"G"Driver'sLicenseisanasset.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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Accommodation
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