Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Overview We are seeking a dedicated, friendly and skilled Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our orthodontic dental team. The position is open for Mondays and Wednesdays. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing exceptional patient care and support to our orthodontist during procedures. This position requires a strong understanding of dental terminology, excellent chairside manners, and the ability to work efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontists during various procedures, ensuring a smooth workflow and patient comfort.
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and ensuring all necessary supplies are available.
• Take and develop X-rays, adhering to safety protocols and infection control standards.
• Maintain accurate dental records and documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
• Manage appointment scheduling and assist with front desk duties as needed, including patient check-in and check-out.
• Utilize 3D scanners for impressions when required, demonstrating proficiency in modern dental technology.
• Present orthodontic treatment and make financial arrangements with patients and parents
• Schedule patients appointments
• Collect and record payments
• Order orthodontic dental supplies.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant, preferably in an orthodontic or pediatric dentistry setting.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, infection control practices, and aseptic techniques.
• Familiarity with dental documentation, coding, and record management.
• Ability to perform chairside assisting effectively while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with patients of all ages.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Ability to Commute:

• Gurnee, IL 60031 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • In-person patient registration • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Record keeping • Customer communication • Oral hygiene • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Dental assisting • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Payment processing • Dental receptionist • Safety regulations • Working with pediatric populations • HIPAA • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Greeting dental patients • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Patient safety • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Intraoral scanners • Clinical documentation • Dental impressions • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Patient counseling • 3D scanner • In-person • Employee discount • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Safety standard operating procedures • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Autoclaving