Clinical Assistant (Orthodontics Assistant)

Georgia School of Orthodontics, LLC.; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia School of Orthodontics, LLC is hiring a Clinical Assistant (Orthodontics Assistant) in Duluth, GA. The role provides chairside clinical support and handles necessary administrative tasks to ensure efficient clinic operation.

The position requires performing patient care tasks, assisting with appliances, documenting treatment, and supporting emergencies, inventory, and imaging processes with strict adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Orthodontic Assistant Certificate required.
• 5-10 years’ experience as a chairside assistant.
• Experience with patient records and imaging is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during procedures.
• Assist with placement and removal of appliances as directed by doctor.
• Record treatment information in patient records.
• Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
• Order and monitor supplies and equipment inventory.
• Take and expose dental diagnostic x-rays; prepare scans for lab.
• Maintain accurate and current manuals for documentation of equipment function.
• Assist with training of new team members.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Chairside care

Patient interaction

Regulatory compliance

Education

Orthodontic Assistant Certificate

Job description

Clinical Assistant (Orthodontics Assistant)

Full Time Duluth, GA, US

Job Title: Clinical Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Clinic

REPORTS TO: Clinical Manager

SUMMARY: Provide excellent patient care through clinical duties and administrative tasks while adhering to all legal and regulatory requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during procedures.
• Assist with placement and removal of appliances as directed by doctor.
• Record treatment information in patient records.
• Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
• Order and monitor supplies and equipment inventory.
• Take and expose dental diagnostic x-rays; prepare scans for lab.
• Maintain accurate and current manuals for documentation of equipment function.
• Assist with training of new team members.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Orthodontic Assistant Certificate and 5-10 years’ experience as a chairside assistant.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently/Continually required to sit, stand, or walk.
• Frequently/Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently/Continually required to talk or hear
• Occasionally work around fumes or airborne particles
• Occasional exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee mustoccasionally lift and /or move more than 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.