Dental Assistant, Orthodontics

Parker Orthodontics; Ellensburg (WA); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Compensation range: $20 - $22 per hour

Modern facilities and advanced tech

Mentorship and career growth

Diverse patient base and meaningful cl

Diverse patient base and meaningful cl

Résumé du poste

Parker Orthodontics in Ellensburg, WA is seeking a qualified dental assistant to join a patient-centered team. You will greet patients, take radiographs and impressions, and help maintain a clean, ready-to-work treatment area.

The role emphasizes collaboration with doctors and staff, precise charting, and assisting the orthodontist with treatment plans. The ideal candidate has a CODA-accredited program (preferred) and strong communication, organization, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Active license/registration to practice as a dental assistant as required by your state.
• 6+ months of orthodontic assistant experience.
• CODA-accredited dental assisting program preferred.
• Proficiency fitting bands and brackets, tying arch wires, and taking impressions.
• Punctual, professional, and a strong team player.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized with strong knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology.

Responsabilités

• Greet and support patients before, during, and after their appointment.
• Take and process dental radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos.
• Prepare and sterilize the treatment room and equipment.
• Document orthodontic care by charting patient records.
• Assist the orthodontist in assessing patients and implementing treatment plans.
• Perform routine orthodontic duties, including adjusting orthodontic gear.

Connaissances

Punctual

Team player

Exceptional communication

Organized with dental terminology

Formation

CODA accredited dental assisting program

Description du poste

Join a dental practice built on excellent patient care, strong teamwork, and a culture that supports every member of the team. This role is central to the patient experience, and thrives on collaboration with doctors and staff to deliver a consistently positive visit for every patient.

Responsibilities

• Greet and support patients before, during, and after their appointment
• Take and process dental radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos
• Prepare and sterilize the treatment room and equipment
• Document orthodontic care by charting patient records
• Assist the orthodontist in assessing patients and implementing treatment plans
• Perform routine orthodontic duties, including adjusting orthodontic gear

Qualifications

• Active license/registration to practice as a dental assistant, as required by your state
• 6+ months of experience as an orthodontic assistant
• Completion of a CODA accredited dental assisting program (preferred)
• Proficiency fitting bands and brackets, tying arch wires, and taking impressions
• Punctual, professional, and a strong team player
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Organized with strong knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology

What We Offer

• Compensation Range: $20 - $22 per hour, depending on experience
• Modern facilities and advanced technology
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities
• A diverse patient base and meaningful clinical work

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