Ortho Assistant - Wake/Johnson County (Future Talent Pool)

Paycom; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry seeks an Ortho Assistant to work closely with our dentists to ensure a high-quality dental practice. The role involves preparing the treatment room, instruments, and materials, supporting patients, and passing tools as needed during procedures.

The ideal candidate will assist with treatment planning, manage appointments, and maintain inventory while upholding the clinic's high standards of care.

Qualifications

• DAII training or equivalent required or preferred.
• Experience as a Dental Assistant is beneficial.
• X-ray certification and CPR certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment room, instruments and materials.
• Assist dentist during procedures and pass instruments as needed.
• Present treatment plans and insurance information to patients.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage calendars.
• Maintain instruments, supplies, and equipment; sterilize after procedures.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient management

Instrument passing

Sterilization

Education

DAII Training or equivalent

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Dental instruments

X-ray equipment

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: TRC - Cary, NC 27518Position Type: Part-TimeEducation Level: Not SpecifiedJob Shift: DayJob Category: Clinical

POSITION SUMMARY

A Ortho Assistant for Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry works closely and in detail with our dentists to ensure a high-quality dental practice.

The position is responsible for supporting dental care delivery by preparing the treatment room, instruments, and materials, supporting the patient through the visit with the dentist, passing instruments and materials to the dentist as needed, and performing all these procedures in compliance with Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry’s highest standards of care.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Assists the dentist providing dental treatment
• Functions as a treatment coordinator and prepares and presents treatment plans to patient
• Schedules patient appointment to accommodate potential obstacles
• Maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment
• Collects and records patient health histories
• Assists with patient management during dental procedures
• Completes instrument cleaning & sterilization and post-op sanitization of treatment rooms
• Prepares dental materials and equipment as needed for the scheduled treatment
• Completes dental charting
• Is responsible for inventory supply and other ancillary duties
• Calling to confirm appointments
• Escalating issues to Office Manager
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

To successfully perform the job responsibilities for the position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required but are not necessarily all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

Essential Requirements

• DAII Training or equivalent
• Preferred 3-5 years of Dental Assistant experience
• X-ray certified
• CPR certified, or will become CPR certified within 30 days of hire
• Ability to professionally present clinical information regarding treatment plans and insurance information to patients.
• Regular and timely attendance
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Adaptable to business needs
• Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise good judgment
• Ability to formulate, affect, interpret, and/or implement operating practices
• Ability to demonstrate a teamwork approach to job responsibilities
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability and promptness
• Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail
• Must have the ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments within the practice, including traveling to other locations with a positive approach
• Ability to follow instructions and takes responsibility for own actions
• Ability to exercise confidentiality with Patients and patient care
• Must listen attentively for clarification to ensure necessary outcomes.

Language and Reasoning Abilities

Has excellent telephone techniques and can communicate clearly with patients and team members in person and on phone conversations