About the position

Under the leadership, direction and supervision of the Program Manager of Primary Health, the incumbent is responsible for providing oral health assessments, developing treatment plans and providing basic dental interventions in accordance with Manitoba Dental Association guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Providing oral health assessments
• Developing treatment plans
• Providing basic dental interventions in accordance with Manitoba Dental Association guidelines

Requirements

• Must be licensed and registered and in good standing with Manitoba Dental Association
• Maintain continuing education levels according to Manitoba Dental Association requirements
• CPR certification at the Basic Rescuer Level
• Two years experience formulating treatment plans for individual patients and performing clinical treatment in a community care setting
• Experience working with dental assistants, dental therapist and dental hygienists performing extra and intra oral treatment procedures
• Proficient with electronic clinical documentation/charting
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills (written & verbal)
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and give clear treatment planning information and getting consent where language and other socio-cultural factors may present challenges
• Knowledge and understanding of inner-city communities
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures and traditions
• Ability to work independently within an inter-disciplinary environment with respect, professionalism, cooperation, sensitivity and cultural skills
• Ability to work within the impacts of the social determinants of health in an effective and non-judgmental way
• Ability to work in a pro-choice community health facility in an inner-city community and provide care using harm reduction principles
• Knowledge of the legacy of residential schools, colonization, assimilation, and the impacts of such history on the health of individuals
• Understanding of how culture and diversity influence the client service plan
• Ability to mentor, support, and work alongside students and volunteers
• Must have demonstrated acceptable attendance and job performance relevant to this position
• Must be able to adhere to the requirements of the Respectful Workplace Policy
• All positions are subject to Criminal Record and Child/Adult Abuse Registry check in accordance with Security Checks Policy and Procedures
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and focus work-related activities to effectively and efficiently achieve service goals and produce expected results/outcomes
• 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
• Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment with respect, professionalism, cooperation, sensitivity and cultural awareness
• 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
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in the use of computer systems

Nice-to-haves

• May be required to work in other areas as Mount Carmel Clinic operates out of multiple locations.