dental assistant @ Middlesex-London Health Unit

The Middlesex-London Health Unit has an exciting opportunity for one temporary full-time *Dental Assistant* to fill an existing vacancy to work on the Oral Health & Clinical Support Services team until March 2027, in our *London and Strathroy clinics*.

*KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*: Under the direction of the Associate Manager, Oral Health and Clinical Support Services, the incumbent will:

· Provide chair-side duties by assisting a dental hygienist and dentist;

· Deliver oral health presentations in the community and provide preventive oral health instruction;

· Schedule appointments for clients to be seen in the Health Unit?s dental clinic;

· Organize referral appointments for clients requiring dental specialists;

· Pack, transport, and set up dental equipment and supplies as well as teaching aids;

· Greet patients and document accurate medical and dental history;

· Assist patients with the completion of required documentation;

· Answer dental health inquiries from a wide variety of sources;

· Other duties as assigned.

*QUALIFICATIONS: *

· Completion of a Dental Assistant certificate program;

· Certified Dental Assistant Level II;

· Current CPR certification;

· Experience working with children, seniors and vulnerable populations in a clinical setting;

· Experience working in preventive and treatment clinical settings;

· Public Health experience preferred;

· Knowledge and experience with current clinical skills such as infection and prevention control, as well with assisting and applying fluoride treatments;

· Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills in order to provide excellent client service and work effectively with team members;

· Strong organization skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities/inquiries/requests to perform independently and effectively;

· Proficient technical skills in the areas of documentation, Microsoft Office, and databases;

· Experience with ABELDent and Oral Health Information Support System (OHISS) is an asset;

· Skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse population, has knowledge of health inequities.

· Possession of a valid Class ?G? Ontario Driver?s License and use of a vehicle for work-related purposes OR the ability to arrange for transportation to multiple locations in London and Middlesex County.

· Communication proficiency (written and verbal) in French and/or any other languages is highly desirable. .

The salary rate for this position ranges from $28.36 to $35.42 hourly based on qualifications and experience.

*DIRECTIONS TO APPLY:*

To apply to this position, please go to www.healthunit.com and select ?Apply Now? and submit a resume and cover letter as a single document by *July 31, 2026*. Please note: new applicants will need to create an online account to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at the Middlesex-London Health Unit; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Middlesex-London Health Unit is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. We encourage applications from equity-seeking communities including Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. Candidates are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their cover letter, in a transparent manner, as part of the application process. When a candidate voluntarily discloses such information in their application, the information will be kept confidential. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking community will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.

Pay: $28.36-$35.42 per hour

Work Location: In person