Orthodontic Assistant

Bronsky Orthodontics NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronsky Orthodontics NYC is seeking a dedicated orthodontic chairside assistant to support doctors through patient treatment from start to finish, ensuring efficient patient flow and a harmonious clinical environment. You will help maintain a positive patient experience and assist with a variety of orthodontic procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing electronic chart entries, taking records with Itero, sterilization and stocking, and delivering clear treatment instructions.

Qualifications

• 3 years orthodontic chairside experience.
• CPR certification.
• COA license or in process to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctor through orthodontic procedures with professionalism and efficiency.
• Maintain proactive patient flow and a harmonious clinical environment.
• Prepare electronic chart entries with visit details and next steps.
• Explain treatment instructions clearly and dispense oral hygiene supplies as needed.
• Take patient records with high fidelity and scan using Itero.
• Sterilize and stock chairs, instruments, burs, and consumables.
• Manage inventory and assist with patient direction to stay on time.
• Support growth modification and aligner/fixed appliance procedures.

Tools

Itero

Job description

Responsible for assisting Doctor(s) in all clinical procedures while maintaining proactive patient flow and a harmonious working environment to enhance the patient experience.

What You'll Do:

• Patient treatment from start to finish with individualized care and patience.
• Assisting doctor thoroughly and completely with orthodontic procedures with a high degree of professionalism and efficiency.
• Focus on clear aligner treatment cases, fixed orthodontic treatment, and growth modification Phase I treatment.
• Presentation of patient to doctor in strictly scripted way.
• Prepare electronic chart entry for accuracy and "PTR" entry making sure details of each visit, next visit, # of weeks for next visit, doctor, COA, oral hygiene, compliance, etc are all included.
• Delivering orthodontic instructions clearly and thoroughly with use of visual aids; dispensing of oral hygiene supplies as needed and documenting same in Echart.
• Taking patient records with the highest of fidelity while seeking instruction to perfect techniques; self critique as necessary under the supervision of the doctor or Chief COA.
• Sterilization and stocking of chairs including all consumables, instruments, burs, etc.
• Scan patients with Itero machine.
• Remain productive with checking inventory, stocking chairs, housekeeping items during times with no patients.
• Help with patient flow by directing doctors where to go next.
• Focus on efficiency and patient flow, staying on time with each appointment.

Job Requirements:

• 3 years of Orthodontic Chairside Experience Preferred
• Strong References
• Full Time Availability (Monday - Friday 8-5)
• Must be punctual arriving 15 minutes before shift begins
• CPR certification
• COA license and if not currently licensed, willingness to obtain and to be in process