Orthodontic Assistant

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University seeks an Orthodontic Assistant for its Dental Faculty Practice. The role involves providing chairside assistance, managing patient care, and performing various dental tasks. Ideal candidates will possess strong dexterity, communication skills, and relevant experience in orthodontics.

Qualifications

• 2 years relevant experience in an orthodontic practice.
• Certification or vocational training may be required.
• Experience using a computer.

Responsibilities

• Assist in placement of orthodontic appliances and educating patients.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and operatories.
• Expose digital dental radiographs and take intraoral impressions.

Skills

Dexterity in fingers

Manual dexterity/motor coordination

Communication/language development

Education

High School diploma or GED

Dental X-Ray Machine Operator permit

CPR certification

Job description

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Job Title:Orthodontic Assistant Department:Dentistry | Dental Faculty Practice

The orthodontic assistant will be responsible for chairside assistance in placement of brackets, bands, archwires, auxiliary components to archwires, and appliances for bite correction; delivering clear aligner trays; educating the patient on all aspects of orthodontic treatment; cleaning, sterilizing instruments and operatories; exposing digital dental radiographs and ITERO scanning; Taking intraoral impressions and completing all lab work as necessary; completing training and maintaining the fabrication, trimming, and sterilization of clear aligner trays; chairside assisting with Sleep Apnea patients and completing all related tasks; charting into the electronic health record including medical history and medication list; all other tasks as needed.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm

Compensation

$19.09 - $25.10/hour based on experience

Position Requirements

A dental assistant needs to be able to: use of both hands, dexterity in the fingers and the ability to manipulate instruments, materials, dental hand pieces, and operate dental equipment. The use of feet is necessary to manipulate dental equipment. The body must be able to work from a dental stool in order to perform most dental procedures. The ability to sit and stand for duration of time is also necessary. Other specific requirements include color spectrum differentiation; manual dexterity/motor coordination, hand-eye coordination, physical communications; visual acuity and communication/language development. Individuals in this position may be exposed to the following: blood borne pathogens; chemical hazards (skin irritants); vibrating equipment; and latex.

Experience and Education Requirements

Required

High School diploma or GED. Certification or vocational training may be required. Dental X-Ray Machine Operator permit from the Ohio State Dental Board. 2 years of relevant experience required in an orthodontic practice setting, current Ohio Dental Board Dental Assistant Radiographer certification, current BLS/CPR certification, experience using a computer.

Desired

2-4 years’ experience in an orthodontic practice setting and sleep apnea knowledge/assisting experience, data entry and maintenance of electronic health records, digital scanning experience, clear aligner tray fabrication knowledge and experience.

Additional Information: Location:Postle Hall (0024) Position Type:Regular Scheduled Hours:40 Shift: First Shift

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