Job Summary
Join our dynamic dental team as an Orthodontic Dental Assistant, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional orthodontic care and ensuring a smooth patient experience. If your goal for this year is to find a great job with an outstanding team, this is your opportunity!
Our highly regarded orthodontic and pediatric dental practice is looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic, self-motivated, dental assistant to join our team. Our ideal candidate has strong customer service, communication, and marketing skills. We focus on excellent communication with our patients, parents, team members, doctors, allied health professionals, and service providers. This position is for Full and Part time.
Responsibilities
- Prepare treatment rooms with the necessary dental instruments, materials, and equipment for orthodontic procedures
- Assist orthodontists during patient appointments by providing chairside support, including handling dental instruments and materials
- Take and develop dental X-rays, including 3D scans, ensuring proper technique and patient comfort
- Manage patient records using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or Epic, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations
- Educate patients on orthodontic care instructions, appliance maintenance, and oral hygiene practices
- Ensure all dental sterilization procedures are followed meticulously to prevent infection and maintain aseptic techniques
- Support administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, verifying insurance information, and managing patient flow in collaboration with the dental receptionist team
- Adhere to clinical confidentiality policies while handling sensitive medical documentation and medical coding
- Maintain knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and procedures related to orthodontics, general dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, and pediatric dentistry
- Assist with infection prevention management by following strict sterilization protocols for dental instruments and equipment
Skills
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Provide direct patient care with the doctor
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks i.e., coronal polishing
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Accurately enter patient information in dental software
Well-organized with attention to detail
Expose radiographs and intra-oral photographs
Provide patient instructions and education following all dental treatment procedures
We are proud to create beautiful smiles for children using the latest technology in a warm and friendly environment. We want our patients visit to our office to be the best part of their day. If your passion is making someone's day while helping to create a beautiful smile, this position might be perfect for you. CDA preferred.
What we offer: A beautiful, positive and modern office environment with great co-workers, a great boss, highly competitive compensation, health insurance, retirement plan, continuing education and orthodontic and pediatric dental benefits for immediate family members.
- Knowledge of medical terminology relevant to dentistry and orthodontics
- Skilled in dental instrument processing, sterilization procedures, and aseptic techniques
- Experience working within a busy dental clinic environment with a focus on general dentistry or specialized fields like orthodontics or prosthodontics is preferred
Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to transforming smiles through expert care! This role offers a rewarding opportunity to develop your skills while making a positive impact on patients’ lives every day.
Pay: $27.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
