Dental Assistant, Orthodontics

Myorthodontist; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MyOrthodontist in Cary, NC is seeking an upbeat Orthodontic Assistant to support doctors and improve patient smiles. This full-time role involves working Monday through Friday with a bilingual patient base.

You will take records, assist during procedures, educate patients, and ensure HIPAA compliance while maintaining sterile environments and equipment. English/Spanish skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ortho assisting experience: 1 year preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Doctor with orthodontic treatment following state regulations.
• Take complete records: digital scans, x-rays, photos.
• Educate patients on braces, aligners and appliances.
• Chart and document notes per company guidelines.
• Review chart, medical history, treatment plan; flag concerns.
• Perform chair-side duties with attention to detail.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments; set up trays.
• Communicate with parents/patients about care and questions.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA.
• Attend office meetings and morning huddles; continuing education.
• Take impressions or bite registrations; fabricate Essix retainers and models.
• Stock drawers; clean and set up/break down chairs daily.
• Comply with OSHA infection control and safety standards.
• Additional duties to meet company standards.

Skills

Orthodontic Assistant

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A FRESH START? Are you an upbeat person that works well with patients and your teammates? Does it give you a smile when helping others improve theirs? Our team does not just change smiles – we improve the lives of families every day. Working with us means being challenged and being proud of what you do. It means being a mentor and a friend. It means being part of a change that starts with each patient. Our compassion and drive make us the best at what we do every day. This is the time to join an amazing group where you will be a part of making smiles happen every day and help us give back to the community through our Foundation and philanthropic projects. If this is YOU, MyOrthodontist would love to meet you!

Responsibilities:

• Assist Doctor with orthodontic treatment in accordance with state regulations.
• Take complete records including, digital scans, diagnostic x-rays and photos
• Educate patients on oral healthcare of braces, aligners and/or their appliances.
• Accurately chart and document all notes pertaining to the patient during the exam and treatment set forth by the Company guidelines.
• Review the patient’s chart, medical history and treatment plan and consent forms prior to treatment, identify any potential concerns for you and the Doctor to consider.
• Complete chair-side duties efficiently, paying attention to detail.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, set up trays.
• Communicate with parents/patients at the end of each visit to address concerns and answer treatment questions.
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
• Attend and participate in all office meetings, continuing education events and morning huddles.
• Take impressions or bite registrations, pour and fabricate Essix retainers, stints and/or study models
• Stock drawers, clean, set up/break down patient chairs daily.
• Be compliant with state and federal OSHA laws, infection control, safety standards in the office and operatory.
• Additional duties will be assigned to achieve the Company standards and goals as efficiently as possible.
• Salary: Competitive Salary based on Experience

Salary:

Competitive Salary based on Experience

Job Type

Full-time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Ortho Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

English/Spanish (Preferred)

• Only full-time permanent employees are eligible

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