Clinical Assistant (Orthodontics Assistant)

Orthodontics, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Orthodontics, LLC in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Clinical Assistant (Orthodontics Assistant) to provide excellent patient care through clinical duties and administrative tasks. The role reports to the Clinical Manager and is based in the Clinic department of a fast-paced orthodontic practice.

Key duties include assisting during procedures, handling appliances, taking X-rays, ordering supplies, and training new staff.

Qualifications

• Orthodontic Assistant Certificate required.
• 5–10 years' chairside experience in orthodontics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient, sterilize instruments, set up trays, prepare materials, and 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.
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Skills

Chairside experience

Patient care

Dental radiography

Education

Orthodontic Assistant Certificate

Job description

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Clinical Assistant (Orthodontics Assistant)

Full Time Atlanta, GA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1078

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.