Orthodontic Assistant

Entertimeonline; Gardendale (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PTortho is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support orthodontists chair side, greet patients, take radiographs, and maintain sterilization and operatory readiness. The role also supports front desk operations and patient data entry.

Ideal candidates hold 2–10 years of orthodontic experience, a radiology certification and a DPH Dental Assistant license, with proficiency in dental software and Word.

Qualifications

• 2–10 years of orthodontic experience required.
• Vocational/Technical training or an Associate's degree preferred.
• Radiology certification and DPH Dental Assistant license required.
• Familiarity with dental software, email, and Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontists chair side and greet/escort patients.
• Take radiographs as instructed and prepare operatories.
• Sterilize and maintain equipment per OSHA guidelines.
• Support front desk: schedule appointments, check in patients, document treatments.

Skills

Orthodontic experience

Radiology cert

DPH Dental Assistant License

Dental software

Microsoft Word

Email familiarity

Lift 25 lbs

Education

Vocational/Technical training

Associates Degree

Job description

• Location 527 B Fieldstown Rd,Gardendale, AL, 35071,United States
• Job Category Clinical
• Employee Type Full Time
• Travel 50%
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

The Orthodontic Assistant will assist Orthodontists' chair side, greet and escort patients, take radiographs as instructed by the provider, set up and break down operatories, clean operatory areas after each patient, and will stock all materials needed in the clinic daily. In addition, the Orthodontics Assistant will be responsible for sterilization and maintaining equipment and materials in accordance with OSHA, federal and state guidelines.

The Orthodontics Assistant will support the front desk operations, schedule appointments, check in patients, collect, and verify patient demographics, retrieve charts, document treatments plans and other tasks in support of office administration.

Basic Requirements:

• 2-10 years of experience.
• Vocational/Technical training or Associates Degree.
• Radiology certification and DPH Dental Assistant License.
• Familiarity with dental software, email, and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Efficient in Bandins, adjustments, Invisalign and Debands
• Impressions (pouring and trimming models for appliances )
• Ship/receive/properly store all lab (retainers, study models, appliances)
• Duplicate records for transfers
• Photo knowledge – properly take quality intra-oral and extra-oral photos
• Proficient and accurate bending/coordinating arch-wires
• Removal of fixed bands/brackets
• Ability to fit headgear and give instructions
• Ligature removal and replacement
• Wire removal and placementSize, fit and cement orthodontic bands
• Take impressions and bite registrations for Invisalign treatment
• Separator placement
• Fabrication orthodontic retainers
• Effective communication to patients/parents regarding: POH, rubber band wear, treatment progress and cooperation issues
• Coordinate correspondence between orthodontist and general dentists
• Order Orthodontic Supplies
• Should be proficient in taking radiographs.
• Competent with infection control procedures.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Have some experience in treatment of patients with special healthcare needs, specifically patients with cognitive and developmental deficits.
• Ability to work with patient’s parents, guardians, and care givers.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Should be a team-leader, self-motivated, well organized and have the ability to manage his/her time efficiently