#2025-045 | Dental Therapist

Mount Carmel Clinic; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare clinic in Winnipeg is seeking a dedicated Dental Therapist to provide high-quality dental care for children. This role involves working with a team to ensure effective treatment plans, and requires strong communication skills and cultural awareness, particularly regarding Indigenous communities. Candidates should have at least two years of experience and relevant certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Dental Therapist training program with applicable certification.
• Minimum two years experience as a Dental Therapist.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and impact on health.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental services to children under a dentist's supervision.
• Perform treatments including fillings, extractions, and fluoride varnish.
• Work in various community settings as required.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Communication

Cultural awareness

Education

Dental Therapist training program

Tools

ClearDent

eChart

Accuro

Job description

• Days of work vary; 8 : 45 / 11 : 45am - 5 : 00 / 8 : 00pm

Department : Primary Health

Job Posting No. : #2025-045

Reports to : Program Manager Primary Health

Closing Date : June 16 2025 at 4 : 00pm

Union : MAHCP

Salary : $42.517 - $53.745 / 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 equity-deserving groups. Applicants are encouraged to self-declare in their application.

Position Summary

The Dental Therapist works under the supervision of the Dentist and provides services to children 14 years and younger. They are responsible under a dentists treatment plan for fillings stainless steel crowns extracting primary teeth and pulpotomy treatment. They also perform x-rays sealants fluoride varnish impressions local anesthesia and oral health promotion.

Qualifications

Education

Completion of a Dental Therapist training program with applicable certification licensing and registration

Skills Expertise and Experience

Minimum two years experience as a Dental Therapist

Required to provide dental care in a variety of settings including temporary clinics in community settings

Critical Skills

Proven knowledge and ability in critical thinking decision-making problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

Focus on Results

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and focus work-related 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

Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions and the impact of colonization on the health and well-being 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 pro-choice social determinants of health population health harm reduction trauma-informed and community development principles in all aspects of the work.

Communication

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in the use of computers (e-mail 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.

Please submit your application here : link can also be found under Employment Opportunities on our website :

We thank all applicants; however we will only contact candidates who are selected & apply via link for the interview.

Key Skills

Office Manager Experience,Accounts Receivable,Dentrix,Computer Operation,ICD-10,Dental Receptionist,Chairside Assisting,Dental Office Experience,Medical Billing,Front Desk,CPT Coding,Eaglesoft