Dental Assistant 2 - Pediatric Dental Clinic

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Shared Health's Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg seeks a part-time Phase II Dental Assistant to support pediatric dental care for high-risk patients. You will assist with comprehensive treatment for children with complex needs, help with procedures under anesthesia, and manage front-office duties as required.

The role requires a Phase II/Expanded Duty certificate, Manitoba Dental Association registration, and current BCLS. The position is 0.50 FTE, in-person, with a maternity-leave term period.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (Manitoba Standards) required.
• Successful completion of Phase II/Expanded Duty Dental Assistant training program required.
• Annual registration with the Manitoba Dental Association and current BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with comprehensive dental treatment for children with complex needs.
• Provide office/reception duties as required.
• Maintain stock, restock supplies, and ensure equipment is ready for use.
• Assist with dental procedures under general anesthesia or IV sedation as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Phase II / Expanded Duty Dental Assistant training

Job description

Requisition ID: 410897
Position Number: 20011450
Posting End Date: Open until filled
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Health Sciences Centre
Department / Unit: Pediatric Dental Clinic
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 10/27/2026 - 11/12/2027
Reason for Term: Maternity Leave
FTE: 0.50
Anticipated Shift: Days
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $30.889 , $31.704 , $32.586 , $33.425 , $34.372 , $35.339

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Dental Clinic Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for:

• Assisting with the provision of comprehensive dental treatment for children with chronic illness, mental and/or physical disability, severe dental pathology, and psychiatric disorders. The department provides care for patients at high-risk including but not limited to Hepatitis B and HIV. Assists with dental treatment and oral surgical procedures to children under general anesthesia and I.V. sedation as required.
• Responsible for office/reception duties as required.
• Ensures that there is an adequate supply of stock and non-stock supplies; checks incoming inventory and restocks shelves; ensures that equipment is ready and in working order, performing minor maintenance as required.

Experience

• Minimum of three years current experience as a Phase II Dental Assistant required.
• Previous experience working with physically and mentally challenged children is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba Standards, required.
• Successful completion of a recognized Phase II/Expanded Duty Dental Assistant training program required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Annual registration and certification by the Manitoba Dental Association.
• Current BCLS certification required.

Qualifications And Skills

• Must have good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must be able to function effectively in a stressful environment with frequent interruptions, including emergency procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Position involves walking, reaching, bending, stretching, pushing stretchers/wheelchairs/supply carts, prolonged periods of standing, and assisting with the transfer of disabled patients from wheelchairs to dental chairs.
• Exposure to patients with communicable diseases.
• May be exposed to mercury vapour and radiation.
• May be subject to physical and verbal abuse from patients.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.