Orthodontic Assistant

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital seeks a PRN Orthodontic Dental Assistant to assist the Craniofacial Orthodontist in delivering quality care. This role includes patient education, assisting in procedures, and managing lab appliances, ideal for those equipped with a dental assistant qualification and radiography certification. Join a specialized team to support orthodontic care for patients in need.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and graduate of accredited dental assistant training program required.
• Certification for dental radiography in Ohio is mandatory.
• Orthodontic experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on oral hygiene and care of braces.
• Assist with orthodontic procedures and take dental scans.
• Prepare and stock exam rooms to hospital standards.

Skills

Knowledge of dental/medical terminology

Experience working in a dental and healthcare environment

Experience in Microsoft Office

Experience in electronic medical records

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited dental assistant training program

Current certificate to practice dental radiography in Ohio

Job description

PRN

Summary:

The Orthodontic Dental Assistant provides the Craniofacial Orthodontist efficient assistance in all aspects of patient care along with individualized instruction and guidance to orthodontic patients.

Responsibilities:

1. Educates patients on proper oral hygiene practices and care of braces.
2. Take intraoral photos and dental scans for orthodontic patients.
3. Assist with all orthodontic procedures.
4. Take dental scans of teeth for the fabrication of customized orthodontic appliances.
5. Assist with lip taping of cleft patients.
6. Ensure that all dental instruments are prepped and returned from sterile processing.
7. Prepares, sanitizes and stocks all exam rooms to hospital standards.
8. Function as a liaison with patients, Craniofacial Orthodontist and Craniofacial team.
9. Enter in notes in EPIC, Dolphin and appropriate codes for each patient.
10. Upload images to Dolphin and using Romexis.
11. Flush vac lines and water bottles.
12. Submit and track lab appliances.
13. Coordinate referrals and appointments with outside providers.
14. Fabricate and trimming of Orthodontia devices (retainers).
15. Other duties assigned.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. Knowledge of and experience in dental/medical terminology preferred.
2. Experience working in dental and healthcare environment preferred.
3. Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is preferred.
4. Experience working in electronic medical record (i.e. EPIC, Dolphin) or similar software is preferred.

Education and Experience

1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent and graduate of accredited dental assistant training program. Orthodontic experience preferred.
2. Certification: Current certificate to practice dental radiography in the state of Ohio is required.
3. Experience preferred but not mandatory.