Orthodontic Assistant

We are a growing dental service organization (DSO) that supports several dozen partner locations across the country. Our goal is to help you grow and positively impact lives by improving the smiles, confidence, and overall health of our guests.

The Orthodontic Assistant will assist Orthodontists' chair side, greet and escort patients, take radiographs as instructed by the provider, set up and break down operatories, clean operatory areas after each patient, and will stock all materials needed in the clinic daily. In addition, the Orthodontics Assistant will be responsible for sterilization and maintaining equipment and materials in accordance with OSHA, federal and state guidelines.

The Orthodontics Assistant will support the front desk operations, schedule appointments, check in patients, collect, and verify patient demographics, retrieve charts, document treatments plans and other tasks in support of office administration.

Basic Requirements:

2- 5 years of experience.
Vocational/Technical training or Associates Degree.
Radiology certification and DPH Dental Assistant License.
Familiarity with dental software, email, and Microsoft Word.
Ability to lift 25 lbs. with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Beginning records – study models, X-rays, panorex, cephlometric, digital photographs
Efficient in 1BA, adjustments, FCDB and Debands
Impressions (pouring and trimming models for appliances and presentation)
Ship/receive/properly store all lab (retainers, study models, appliances)
Duplicate records for transfers
Photo knowledge – properly take quality intra-oral and extra-oral photos
Proficient and accurate bending/coordinating arch-wires
Removal of fixed bands/brackets
Ability to fit headgear and give instructions
Ligature removal and replacement
Wire removal and placement
Size, fit and cement orthodontic bands
Take PVS impressions and bite registrations for Invisalign treatment
Separator placement
Fabrication orthodontic retainers
Consult with patient / parents during exam
Ortho case presentations to patient (parent)
Effective communication to patients/parents regarding: POH, rubber band wear, treatment progress and cooperation issues
Coordinate correspondence between orthodontist and general dentists
Promotes patient incentive initiatives
Order Orthodontic Supplies
Should be proficient in taking radiographs.
Competent with infection control procedures.
Excellent communication and organization skills.
Have some experience in treatment of patients with special healthcare needs, specifically patients with cognitive and developmental deficits.
Ability to work with patient’s parents, guardians, and care givers.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Should be a team-leader, self-motivated, well organized and have the ability to manage his/her time efficiently

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Holidays
Short term and long-term disability insurance
Uniforms
Bonuses
Pet insurance

License/Certification:

Radiology certification and DPH Dental Assistant License.

Panoramic imaging • Photography • Microsoft Word • Patient room cleaning • In-person patient registration • Orthodontic appliances • Fabrication • Patient and family consultation • Customer communication • Patient rooming • Dental office • Received goods storage • Dental care patient counseling • Health savings account • OSHA • Preparing dental treatment areas • Treatment plan documentation • Patients with cognitive disabilities • Pre-examination patient preparation • Team leadership • Dental receptionist • Service scheduling • Parent collaboration • Experience working with individuals with cognitive disabilities • Patient demographics • Full-time • Disability insurance • Greeting dental patients • Mid-level • Intraoral cameras • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Dental sterilization procedures • Flexible spending account • Disinfection procedures • Paid time off • Patient family and caregiver education • Organizational skills • Dental equipment • Patient consultations • Stock receiving • Vision insurance • Patient counseling • Patient data collection • Patient escort assistance • Patient treatment • Associate's degree • Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities • 2 years • Communication skills • Radiology Certification • Ability to lift 25 pounds • Pet insurance