Orthodontic Assistant at Longmont Orthodontics

Description

Duties include:

• Part-time: Tuesday through Thursday
• 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
• Checks patient for loose brackets or appliances
•  Monitor oral hygiene of patients, instructs on correct brushing
• Keeps drawers stocked, clean, and replenished 
• Updates patient and parents after appointments
• Take X-rays, photos, and iTero scans
• Charts notes for patients, and scheduling of next appointment type needed
• Answers questions for patients and parents regarding treatment
• Assists orthodontist in procedures
• Anticipates what doctor may need during the appointments and takes action
• Cleans chair and moves around clinic with sense of urgency
•  Sterilization 
•  Side tasks daily and/or monthly as assigned by clinic coordinator
• Attends staff meetings and daily huddles. 
• Abide by established office policies and procedures
• Representing the practice in a positive way inside and outside of the office

Requirements

Requirements

• At least 1 year of dental assisting experience is required (orthodontics preferred)
• Be self-motivated, organized, and have a positive attitude
• Possess great understanding of dental terminology
• Have excellent communication and written skills
• Have excellent public relations skills
• Work well with patients and team
• Be experienced in delivering high-level customer service
• Committed to the position arriving on time daily and staying late as needed.