Ortho Dental Assistant

Sonrava Health; Port Colborne; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic dental team that values both professional and personal growth. This role offers a unique opportunity for new and experienced RDA licensees to thrive in a supportive environment. With a focus on exceptional patient care, you'll be integral in providing outstanding service while working alongside skilled professionals. Enjoy comprehensive training programs and a competitive benefits package designed to enhance your career in dentistry. If you're a motivated self-starter seeking fulfillment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Continuing Education

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• Must possess RDA and X-Ray licenses.
• Experience in Orthodontics is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Assist doctors and hygienists with dental procedures and maintain a smooth patient flow.
• Promote and market services and products to patients.

Skills

Customer Service

Chair-side Manner

Radiography

Patient Education

Teamwork

Education

RDA License

X-Ray License

Job description

Overview

RDA Ortho New & Experienced Licensee Welcome

Want excellent training? Are you a motivated self-starter looking for professional and personal fulfillment in your dental career? Come and join a fun a friendly professional dental team at Western Dental / Brident. Whether you are a new RDA licensee or if you have experience, take your career to the next level. We have the opportunities and training programs to work for our general density departments and specialty including Ortho, Pedo, Perio, Endo, Oral Surgery.

Western Dental / Brident offers a competitive benefit package designed to enhance the lives of our team members. Team members are eligible for benefits based on their full time status.

• Paid Time Off ( PTO )
• Holiday Pay
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities
• 401 (k) plan

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Provide exceptional customer service, with excellent chair-side manner, by making the patient the#1 priority.
• Be present, engaged and ready to work at all assigned shift times.
• Take direction from the doctor and/or hygienist(s), assist them with all dental procedures, and anticipate their needs.
• Take, develop and mount accurate, high-quality radiographs.
• Review patient charts prior to doctor arrival, log appropriate patient data and health history during the exam and treatment, as well as transcribe the doctor’s notes.
• Clean, sterilize and prepare the equipment and operatory, per the organization’s procedures and guidelines, prior to a patient’s appointment.
• Perform efficient and accurate procedures to help maintain the schedule and patient flow.
• Educate the patients and address their questions and/or concerns.
• Demonstrate good teamwork to deliver an extraordinary experience for every patient.
• Partner with the doctors, hygienists, Operations Leaders and support staff to maintain excellent patient service and integrity within the organization.
• Assist the front office staff in scheduling patients’ follow up visits, as well as tracking the incoming and outgoing lab cases, to ensure quality and timely products.
• When assigned by the Operations Leader, monitor the level of dental supplies and order using approved formulary.
• Promote and market Sonrava supported practices services and retail products.
• Complete checklists as assigned and participate in daily huddles to ensure that every single day flows smoothly.
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance.
• Follow the organization’s safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP (Blood-borne Pathogens) federal regulations.
• Complete all Learning Management System requirements.

Qualifications

• RDA license
• X- Ray license
• Ortho experience required