Orthodontic Assistant

Patient Management

• Greet patients


• Set up treatment rooms for procedures


• Escort patients to treatment room


• Seat patients in treatment rooms


• Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable


• Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol


• Ensure patients are always attended


• Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs


• Perform functions and tasks as assigned by the dentist


• Mix dental materials


• Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave


• Chart patients records, service rendered and any charges


• Escort patients from the treatment room to treatment coordination


• Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s chart


• Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist


• Monitor patient flow

Treatment Room Management and Sterilization

• Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean


• Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures


• Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations


• Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations


• Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized


• Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display


• Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases


• Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment


• Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol


• Take intraoral impressions for all non-prosthodontic appliances.


• Take facebow transfers and bite registrations.


• Place and remove rubber dams or other isolation devices.


• Perform measurements for the purposes of orthodontic treatment.


• Cure restorative or orthodontic materials in operative site with a light-curing device.


• Examine orthodontic appliances.


• Place and remove orthodontic separators.


• Remove and Place ligature ties and archwires.


• After adjustment by the dentist, examine and seat removable orthodontic appliances and deliver care instructions to the patient.

Experience

• Coursework in dental assisting and procedures


• Compliance with state dental practice requirements (i.e., X-ray requirements, OSHA training)

Interpersonal

• Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, other staff members and community


• Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients and staff

We offer a complete benefit package along with a positive work environment and an opportunity for growth.

Job Type: Full-time

-Compensation (31-54k yearly range based on hourly pay) based on Experience, Licensing and Education