Lead, Orthodontic Assistant

About the role

The Lead Orthodontic Assistant is the clinical leader at the office level responsible for providing support to the Orthodontic Manager for the day-to-day functions of the Orthodontic office and to the Orthodontists for clinical orthodontic treatment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated supervisory ability
• Ensure the office delivers quality care to every patient
• Assist Orthodontist during examination and treatment of patients
• Assist Orthodontic Team in optimizing the efficiency of the office to better serve patients through building teamwork and scheduling patients and staffing Ortho Assistants effectively
• Assist with the recruiting and hiring, as well as training of new ortho assistants
• Responsible for upholding the office to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations and company standards
• Ensure all parents are guided through processes before treatment, educated in oral hygiene instruction, and provided pre- and post-operative instructions
• Responsible for the operational readiness of the clinical section of the office
• Ensure dental equipment is working properly and be point of contact with supply representatives and service technicians
• Prepare patient for examination and treatment
• Take quality orthodontic facial photos
• Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures
• Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste, and prepare impression materials
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
• Assist professional orthodontic staff with treatment
• Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient chart
• Pour, trim, and polish impression casts
• Fabricate custom impression trays
• Perform and hold staff to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or GED equivalent
• At least 2+ years of Orthodontic Experience
• Orthodontic or Dental Assistant Certification (State dependent) and willingness to work in the general dental practice as needed
• X-ray certification, other certified dental assistant credentials are required (state and position specific)

Skills

• Train and lead new Ortho Assistants in all Orthodontic procedures
• Must love working with children

Physical Requirements

• Effectively communicate and exchange information with patients, their parents, clinicians, and staff
• Operate a computer, keyboard, and standard office equipment
• Lift/carry up to 30 lbs and be able to twist, turn, bend, and stoop
• The majority of work is performed in a clinical environment which may require availability for extended hours during peak periods
• Work hours may change to meet business needs