Job description

We are looking for a clinical orthodontic assistant to provide hands on dental care to patients of all ages with direct and indirect supervision of the orthodontist. Our small office team is looking for a reliable, team-oriented people-person who enjoys working in a fast-paced, friendly environment. We appreciate happy, low-drama individuals who are willing to go the extra mile for patients and other employees. Orthodontic or Dental experience preferred, but we are willing to train the right person

Hours: 4 days per week (Monday through Thursday) from about 7:45am to 5:15 pm. Patient hours are 8am to 5pm, but arriving early to set up and leaving late to clean and prepare for the next day is required.

Duties include:

Welcoming patients to the office

Checking oral hygiene and reviewing proper oral hygiene instructions to patients of all ages

Assisting the orthodontist in 4 handed procedures such as placing and removing orthodontic appliances

Direct patient care – archwire changes, fitting bands, trial fitting appliances, placing separators, iTero digital impressions, digital radiographs (panoramic and lateral cephalogram), digital patient photos, occasional traditional impressions, etc

Patient and parent education, appliance care instructions, and updates

Maintaining appropriate treatment notes for all patient correspondence and treatment in our digital system, Ortho 2.

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Maintain compliance with HIPAA

Sterilization of clinic and instruments following OSHA standards

General office cleaning, maintenance, and documentation

Will be cross-trained in limited reception duties – answering phones, scheduling, checking patients in and out,

Can be cross-trained throughout the office as needed

Other duties will be assigned with further training

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No nights
• No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
Staff are trained in and utilize all recommended preventative equipment. COVID-19 vaccination required for staff.

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
• orthodontic: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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