Ortho Assistant

North American Dental Group (NADG); Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Continuing education

Job summary

North American Dental Group (NADG) is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant in Saint Petersburg, FL. The role involves hands-on clinical support, preparing patients for orthodontic procedures, and assisting the Orthodontist with materials and equipment.

The position emphasizes charting, patient education, and maintaining a sterile, efficient workflow in a fast-paced practice. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday shifts are offered, with a focus on top-quality patient care within NADG’s supportive network.

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

Responsibilities

• Provides chair-side clinical support and assists doctors with charting, operatory setup/cleanup, and patient education.
• Records and reviews patient health history and enters forms in dental software under the doctor's direction.
• Enters and updates patient treatment plans as directed by the treating doctor.
• Changes and removes wires/brackets, takes impressions and scans, and prepares teeth for bonding.
• Prepares treatment estimates for review and discussion with patient.
• Reviews daily schedule to set up trays/instruments.
• Sterilizes/disinfects instruments, maintains asepsis, and assists during procedures per OSHA.

Skills

Chair-side support

Charts and patient history

Treatment planning updates

Orthodontic prep and bonding

Estimates and case discussion

Scheduling and setup

Sterilization and asepsis

Education

State licensure

Dental Radiographer License

CPR Certification

Job description

$300 Sign On Bonus!!

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.

Orthodontic Assistant

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY ROLE!!

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

"Brace" Yourself...It only Gets Better

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401k
• Competitive paid time off for full-time and part-time team members which increases as you grow in your career with us
• Constant opportunities for career growth and continuing education
• An exciting atmosphere that allows for freedom and individuality - enabling our team to always strive to do the best for our patients

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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