Registered Dental Assistant

Overview:

Orthodontic Assistant/Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Lead

Summary: The Orthodontic Assistant/Registered Dental Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting orthodontic care by assisting in procedures, preparing treatment areas, managing instruments and supplies, and ensuring patient comfort. This role requires technical proficiency, compliance with safety protocols, and strong communication skills to provide quality orthodontic treatment.

Pay Range: $20.77-27.84/hour (Based on experience)

CHOICE Healthcare Services is the largest provider of pediatric dental care in the Southwest United States, and we pride ourselves on delivering high quality care to children in our communities. Every day, thousands of people trust us to provide their families with healthy, radiant smiles.

What we provide to you as a CHOICE teammate:

Care for your wellbeing and work-life balance
Professional and personal growth
Experienced leadership support
Fun and supportive team dynamic with events and celebrations
Comprehensive benefit package
Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to:

Clinical Support & Patient Care:

Assist the orthodontist during all orthodontic procedures and adjustments.
Take X-rays and ensure accurate diagnostic imaging.
Educate patients on oral hygiene and orthodontic appliance care.
Create a positive patient experience, providing exceptional customer service.
Accurately chart treatment plans and document procedural details.
Ensure treatment areas are properly stocked and sanitized before each procedure.
Follow infection control and sterilization protocols per OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.

Orthodontic Procedures & Assistance:

Take impressions for study models and orthodontic appliances.
Prepare teeth for bonding and assist with bracket and band placement.
Place and remove orthodontic separators.
Check for loose brackets and bands during patient visits.
Fit, size, and place orthodontic bands.
Remove brackets, bands, and archwires as directed by the orthodontist.
Assist in the initial seating and fitting of orthodontic appliances.

Compliance & Administrative Duties:

Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control protocols to maintain a safe and sterile environment.
Participate in morning huddles and team meetings for patient coordination.
Keep workstations clean, organized, and well-stocked.
Support front office or other clinical duties as needed.
Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

Three to six months of relevant experience and/or training preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

California Registered Dental Assistant or Orthodontic Assistant License
X-Ray Certification
Coronal Polish Certification
Current BLS certification

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Customer communication • Coronal Polish Certificate • Dental office • HIPAA compliance • Maintaining an organized workspace • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Hourly pay • Treatment plan documentation • Image acquisition for patient care • BLS Certification • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • X-Ray Certification • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental sterilization procedures • Children • Registered Dental Assistant • Pediatrics • Front desk • Certified Orthodontic Assistant • Stocking • Orthodontics • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Patient charting • Clean workspace maintenance • Patient treatment • Patient education • Safety standard operating procedures • Oral hygiene assistance • Surface decontamination • Leadership • Communication skills • Technical Proficiency • Entry level