Orthodontic Assistant

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Jo Dell (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orthodontic Assistant will assist orthodontists' chair side, greet and escort patients, take radiographs as instructed, set up and break down operatories, clean operatory areas after each patient, and stock all materials needed in the clinic daily. They will maintain sterilization and equipment according to OSHA standards.

The role also supports front desk operations, schedules appointments, checks in patients, verifies demographics, retrieves charts, and documents treatment plans to aid

Qualifications

• 2–10 years of experience.
• Radiology certification and DPH Dental Assistant License.
• Familiarity with dental software, email, and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontists at chair side and greet patients.
• Take radiographs as instructed and maintain operatory sterility.
• Set up and breakdown operatories and stock daily materials.
• Support front desk tasks, scheduling, and patient check-ins.
• Retrieve charts and document treatments for office records.

Skills

Experience (2-10 years)

Education

Associates Degree or Vocational/Technical training

Radiology certification

DPH Dental Assistant License

Tools

Dental software

Microsoft Word

Email

Job description

• Job Category Clinical
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree High school
• 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 Bandings, adjustments, Invisalign and Debands
• Impressions (pouring and trimming models for appliances and presentation)
• 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 placement
• Size, 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