Dental Assistant

Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe’iyewigaming (WNHAC) are looking for a Dental Assistant! For more information on this LEAP job posting, check out the details below! 

We provide primary health care through a range of options including prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Our team includes health professionals, educators and support workers representing both traditional Indigenous and contemporary models of care, and uses wholistic health and community development concepts.

Employer Name: Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe’iyewigaming (WNHAC)
City: Kenora
Province: ON
Application Deadline: November 25th, 2024
Email: HRteam@wnhac.org
Hours of Work: 12 Month Contract
Job Type: Various Hours
Wages: TBD

Duties of this LEAP Job Posting:

Dental Assistant involves promoting and delivering oral health services. This position includes a wide range of duties such as obtaining consents, maintaining client records, oral health education, ordering supplies, carrying out basic dental procedures and assisting the Dental Hygienist.

NOTE: Traditional practices involve burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar within the work setting.

Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting:
  • Post-secondary diploma/certification in Dental Assisting, Health Information Management, or related field or a combination of relevant education and experience with a willingness to learn;
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Deep understanding and experience of Indigenous culture, values, and perspectives and relevance in a workplace; ability to speak and understand Anishinaabemowin a definite asset;
  • Experience working in an Indigenous organization; understanding and/or willingness to learn of Indigenous culture and values;
  • Proof of immunization in compliance with policy requirements is mandatory;
  • Valid drivers’ license, own vehicle and willingness and ability to travel required;
  • Criminal records check and current drivers’ abstract required;
  • Commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to job requirements; and
  • Positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model.
How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting:

Please send resume with covering letter and three references, to:

Dental Assistant Position

Email: hrteam@wnhac.org

Website: WNHAC.org

Fax: (807) 467-8341

Phone: (888) MYWNHAC

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous employer we encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Metis applicants to apply.

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