Orthodontic Assistant

Sugarbug Dental & Orthodontics; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established orthodontic practice is seeking dedicated Orthodontic Assistants to join their growing team in Oxnard, CA. This role offers the chance to work alongside experienced doctors, providing high-quality care to patients of all ages. Candidates should be passionate about dental health, possess strong interpersonal skills, and be ready to contribute to a supportive work environment. With a commitment to quality care and a focus on patient comfort, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in orthodontics. Join a practice that values growth and teamwork, and be part of a positive and rewarding workplace culture.

Benefits

Complete Benefits Package

Positive Work Environment

Opportunity for Growth

Qualifications

• Experience in dental assisting and compliance with state regulations is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills to connect with patients and staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Greet and manage patients, ensuring comfort and care throughout their visit.
• Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of treatment rooms and instruments.
• Assist dentists with clinical procedures and patient flow management.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Effective Verbal Communication

Dental Assisting Procedures

Patient Management

Education

Coursework in Dental Assisting

Compliance with State Dental Practice Requirements

Job description

Sugarbug is hiring Orthodontic Assistants

Sugarbug Orthodontics is an established Orthodontic practice that has been serving the county of Ventura for over 10 years, just a short drive from the ocean in the city of Oxnard, CA. As our company has expanded and continues to grow, so do the opportunities to grow our team. Sugarbug is currently looking for Orthodontic Assistants to join our practice.

Sugarbug is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to work alongside our doctors to provide high-quality orthodontic treatment for children, teens, and adults. This position requires dedication to the delivery of quality oral health care in a caring and compassionate nature and a commitment to becoming an integral part of Sugarbug’s orthodontic team. If you are interested in joining an established and growing practice with a long-tenured support team, joining Sugarbug Orthodontics is a great opportunity for you.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Patient Management

• Greet patients
• Set up treatment rooms for procedures
• Escort patients to treatment room
• Seat patients in treatment rooms
• Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable
• Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol
• Ensure patients are always attended
• Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs
• Perform functions and tasks as assigned by the dentist
• Mix dental materials
• Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
• Chart patients' records, service rendered, and any charges
• Escort patients from the treatment room to treatment coordination
• Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s chart
• Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist
• Monitor patient flow

Treatment Room Management and Sterilization

• Keep dental units ready, stocked, and clean
• Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
• Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations
• Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations
• Keep trays, instruments, and treatment room drawers organized
• Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display
• Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases
• Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment
• Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol
• Take intraoral impressions for all non-prosthodontic appliances
• Take facebow transfers and bite registrations
• Place and remove rubber dams or other isolation devices
• Perform measurements for the purposes of orthodontic treatment
• Cure restorative or orthodontic materials in operative site with a light-curing device
• Examine orthodontic appliances
• Place and remove orthodontic separators
• Remove and place ligature ties and archwires
• After adjustment by the dentist, examine and seat removable orthodontic appliances and deliver care instructions to the patient

Experience

• Coursework in dental assisting and procedures
• Compliance with state dental practice requirements (i.e., X-ray requirements, OSHA training)

Interpersonal Skills

• Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, other staff members, and the community
• Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients and staff

We offer a complete benefits package along with a positive work environment and an opportunity for growth.

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: 31-54k yearly range based on hourly pay, based on experience, licensing, and education.