Ortho Assistant

North American Dental Group (NADG); Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

401k

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Employee discount

Job summary

North American Dental Group (NADG) is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant in Franklin, TN, to provide excellent clinical support and ensure patient comfort throughout treatment. You will assist the orthodontist, prepare materials, and maintain sterile, organized operatory environments.

The ideal candidate has 0–2 years of experience, holds state licensure/radiographer license as required, and maintains CPR certification.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in dental assisting or orthodontics preferred.
• CPR certification is required.
• State licensure and radiographer license as per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontist with procedures and chair-side support.
• Prepare patients and equipment for treatment; maintain asepsis per OSHA guidelines.
• Record patient health histories and treatment plans; input data into dental software.
• Assist with selecting and preparing materials; take impressions and scans as needed.
• Prepare treatment estimates and help schedule follow-up appointments.

Skills

Chair-side support

Charting

Operatory setup & cleanup

Patient education

Education

State Licensure where specified

Valid Dental Radiographer License

CPR Certification

Job description

Orthodontic Assistant

"Open Up" to A Whole New Dental Experience

Imagine working in a place which delivers best in class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit. Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental experience. Our practice partners with North American Dental Group which provides us with the necessary support in order to fulfill our purpose of ensuring excellent patient care.

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Responsibilities

The Orthodontic Assistant partners with the practice team to provide excellent clinical support to help patients get the care they need. An orthodontic assistant prepares the patient for treatment and assists the Orthodontist by preparing materials and equipment for treatment for the Orthodontist use.

Skills Required to Make a Great "Impression" on Our Team

• Provides excellent chair-side clinical support and assistance to doctors which includes but is not limited to charting, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
• Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction and assures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
• Enters and updates patient treatment plans at the direction of the treating doctor.
• Ability to change and remove wires, brackets, and adhesive, take impressions, take scans, prepare teeth for bonding
• Prepares treatment estimates for review and discussion with patient.
• Reviews the daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
• Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, maintains chain of asepsis, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures following OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years' experience
• State Licensure where specified
• Valid Dental Radiographer License for respective state requirements
• CPR Certification Required
• Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patients

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full-time employees)
• Healthcare Spending AccountPaid Time Off
• 401k
• Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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