Dental Hygienist - Senior

Under the leadership, direction and supervision of the Manager Health Services, the Senior Dental Hygienist is responsible for providing: ongoing programming support; developing new program initiatives; participating in the delivery of dental education and screening as well as clinical dental services.

• Minimum five years’ experience as a Senior Dental Hygienist required.
• Two years related experience in a pediatric specialty office preferred.
• Previous dental office management skills and dental reception experience preferred.
• Previous experience working with medically complex children is preferred.
• Knowledge of dental health prevention and promotion.
• Experience presenting oral health education to groups preferred.
• Experience in working with the public in a professional manner.
• Experience in dental public health is an asset.
• Experience in program development and implementation is an asset.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in the techniques of prophylactic procedures, disease transmission, sterilization procedures and other dental hygiene duties.
• Experience working with children is considered an asset.
• Ability to maintain concise records and perform statistical calculations.

• Diploma from an accredited University Dental Hygiene Program required.
• Baccalaureate Degree in Dental Hygiene, the Social Sciences or Education is a definite asset.

SPECIAL TRAINING:

• Current CPR certification required.
• Computer knowledge and experience essential (e.g. Cleardent, Microsoft Office, Outlook).

• Active registration and licensure with the College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba is required.
• Active membership with the Manitoba/Canadian Dental Hygienists Association is an asset.
• Possession of a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle required.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working with the public in a very busy environment is preferred.
• Experience working with medically, physically and/or economically compromised patients is an asset.
• Must be able to perform all duties as assigned with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and cope with competing demands.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a high functioning team in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to adjust priorities as situations evolves.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Compliance with PHIA, FIPPA and WRHA policies.

• Must be able to physically perform the functions associated with providing dental hygiene services in a clinical setting including but not limited to: standing, sitting, bending over, lifting and twisting.
• Must be able to travel within the city to provide presentations/education sessions as required which may include transporting a laptop and projector as well as gathering and bringing program resources.