Dental Assistant

Regent Park Community Health Centre

We are a dynamic community-based health centre promoting social justice and health equity in the Regent Park neighbourhood and Downtown East area of Toronto. We operate out of several locations and provide a wide variety of services including: primary health care, chiropody, physiotherapy, health promotion, social work, community health, immigrant and refugee services, harm reduction programs, addiction and recovery services, Pathways to Education, infant and child development programs, parenting programs, and youth employment services. We currently have the following opening:

Dental Assistant

Permanent Full-time Position, 35 hours per week

Hourly Range: $27.63 - $33.28 plus Benefits including HOOPP Pension

Position Summary

The Dental Assistant is a member of the Regent Park Community Health Centre Dental Program team which provides services under Dental Care Program in accordance with the RPCHC's mission and mandate. The Dental Assistant provides services in a low-income, diverse, and multicultural community.

Responsibilities Include:

Provides support to the dentist(s) by:

Providing chair-side assistance for all procedures as required by the dentist(s);

Carrying out all routine maintenance and/or arranging maintenance of equipment as required;

Ensuring appropriate cleanliness of equipment and operatory by sterilization, disposal of medical waste, maintaining surrounding area and clean (operatory) as necessary;

Ordering dental and office supplies; and

Educating patients on oral hygiene.

Manages information related to the patients by:

Gathering patient information and setting up charts, instructing patients in filling out forms and updating as necessary to ensure accurate and confidential record keeping;

Informing patients of fees and/or dental supplement programs and assisting them to access these services;

Booking patients appropriately within the schedule;

Providing coverage for Dental reception when necessary; and

Working co-operatively with other programs to ensure translation, consultation and referrals for patients.

Required Skills Knowledge and Abilities:

Dental Assistant Certification with minimum of six months practical experience

Certification under Healing Arts Radiation Protection (HARP) Act

Experience working in Reception (telephone and personal)

Experience in dental equipment maintenance (routine)

Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

Organizational and time management skills

Strong oral and written communication and English language skills

Ability to work collaboratively within and across teams

Understanding of Anti-oppression principles and ability to work effectively with people of various cultural, age and economic backgrounds

Ability to work effectively with people of various cultural, age and economic backgrounds

Knowledge of the Regent Park area and issues affecting the community

Knowledge of non-profit or community-based organizations is an asset, particularly experience and knowledge in a health care facility

Support for the mission and values of RPCHC

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 for the protection of clients and staff

Regent Park CHC is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. Applications are encouraged from qualified individuals who are Indigenous people, members of racialized communities, individuals of diverse sexual orientation and gender identification, persons with disabilities and others protected under the Human Rights Code as well as individuals with lived experience in the Regent Park community. This is a bargaining unit position within OPSEU Local 5115.

Please submit your application on or before July 2, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. RPCHC is committed to developing an inclusive, selection process and work environment. If contacted, please advise the hiring manager if you require any accommodation during the interview process.