Dental Assistant - Orthodontics

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage patients with respect and a smile.
• Ensure patients are well informed and comfortable - before, during, and after their appointment - about their treatment and oral health.
• Take and process dental radiographs, impressions and intraoral photos.
• Prepares and sterilizes treatment room and equipment.
• Provide chair-side assistance to Providers during treatment procedures.
• Documents orthodontic care services by charting in patients’ records.
• Affirm orthodontic care services by charting in patients’ records.
• Assist the orthodontist in assessing a patient's teeth and implementing a plan to straighten them.
• Perform routine orthodontic duties, including cleaning and adjusting orthodontic gear.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric working environment.
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g, OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, Employee Handbook).

Qualifications

• Six (6) or more months of practical experience as an orthodontic assistant.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Completion of a CODA-accredited dental assisting program (Preferred).
• Quick learner with problem solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Technical and troubleshooting skills for software applications used for charting, patient records, scheduling, etc.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in fitting bands and brackets, tying in arch wires and taking consistent, accurate impressions.
• Desire and ability to learn new skills and be a team player.
• Commitment to being punctual and reporting to work on time.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the desire for professional growth.
• Be organized and possess a superior knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology.