Orthodontic Assistant at Camelback Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

Description

Join Our Beach-Themed Pediatric Dental Team in Phoenix!

At Camelback Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we are dedicated to providing top-notch dental and orthodontic care in a fun, child-friendly environment. Located in the heart of Phoenix, our practice serves children through high school and beyond, offering services ranging from preventive care to advanced orthodontics. Our mission is to make every visit a positive experience, ensuring that our patients develop lifelong healthy habits and a love for their smiles. We are seeking passionate professionals to join our team and help us continue to deliver exceptional care to our community.

Duties include:

Support the Office Manager and Coordinator in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the Orthodontic Clinic by maintaining high performance and quality standards through strong customer service, attention to detail, and practical judgment. 

• Assist in maintaining clinic equipment and promptly report any issues to the Office Manager. 
• Help to maintain patient flow pattern by seating patients promptly and begin procedures 
• Place separators, elastic chains, and wires. 
• Prepare teeth for bonding of braces and Invisalign attachments
• Scales cement and checks patient for loose brackets or bonds Monitor oral hygiene of patients, instructs on correct brushing
•  Deliver all instruments to sterilization to be sterilized
• Keeps drawers stocked, clean, and replenished Debriefs patient and parents after appointments Take X-rays, CBCT, iTero scans, and impressions.
• Charts notes for patients seen, Chart scheduling of next appointment type needed and the weeks out
• Answers any questions for parents regarding treatment
• Assists Orthodontist in any given procedure 
• Backup Sterilization 
• Performs side tasks daily and/or monthly as assigned by Clinic Coordinator