Orthodontic RDA or OA

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or Orthodontic Assistant (OA) to join our dynamic dental team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in orthodontic procedures, patient care, and dental assisting, with a focus on delivering exceptional service within a fast-paced clinical environment. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to patient success stories while working with state-of-the-art orthodontic technology and maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence. The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting orthodontists in delivering comprehensive orthodontic treatments, ensuring patient comfort, and adhering to strict infection control protocols.

Duties

• Assist orthodontists during various procedures, including bracket placement, wire adjustments, and appliance installations using four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing dental instruments and ensuring all orthodontic equipment such as 3D scanners and dental x-ray machines are properly maintained and calibrated.
• Take and develop dental radiographs, including intraoral and panoramic x-rays, while adhering to HIPAA guidelines for patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Manage patient records accurately within EMR systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix, documenting treatment progress, vital signs, and medical history details.
• Provide patient education on orthodontic care, appliance maintenance, and oral hygiene practices tailored to pediatric dentistry and general dentistry patients.
• Assist with dental sterilization procedures, infection prevention management, and aseptic techniques to ensure a safe clinical environment.
• Support the dental reception team by managing appointment scheduling, patient flow, and answering patient inquiries professionally.
• Maintain clinical supplies and dental instruments processing to ensure readiness for daily procedures while adhering to infection control protocols.
• Monitor patient comfort during procedures by managing medical imaging devices and assisting with oral surgery or endodontic treatments when necessary.

Experience

• Proven experience working as an Orthodontic RDA or OA within a busy dental clinic environment.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and clinical confidentiality policies applicable to healthcare settings.
• Familiarity with EMR systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix for efficient patient management.
• Hands-on experience with dental sterilization procedures, infection prevention management, and aseptic techniques.
• Proficiency in taking dental x-rays, including digital imaging techniques relevant to orthodontics.
• Experience supporting pediatric dentistry cases is highly desirable along with general dentistry exposure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients of all ages while demonstrating excellent customer service skills.

Join our team to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through expert orthodontic care delivered with professionalism and compassion!

Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• orthodontic RDA or OA: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Panoramic imaging • Radiology equipment calibration • Patient comfort • Orthodontic appliances • Customer communication • Oral hygiene • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Vital signs • HIPAA compliance • Part-time • Digital imaging • Dental care patient counseling • Post-session clinical documentation • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Preparing dental treatment areas • Image acquisition for patient care • Medical equipment operation • Dental receptionist • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • Oral surgery assistance experience • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • 401(k) • One-on-one patient counseling • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Records management • Endodontics • Paid time off • Radiology equipment maintenance procedures • Registered Dental Assistant • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Intraoral scanners • Pediatrics • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • In-person • Handling patient inquiries • Employee discount • Clinical confidentiality policies • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Patient education • Managing patient records • Medical imaging hardware for biomedical equipment • Radiology • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Dental clinic experience • Autoclaving