Orthodontic Assistant

Kids-First-Dental-; Stalnaker Heights (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Holidays

Short term disability

Long term disability

Uniforms

Job summary

Kids-First-Dental- is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support orthodontists chair-side, greet patients, and help prepare operatories. You will take radiographs, assist with Invisalign-related tasks, and ensure daily stock and sterilization.

You will also support front desk activities, schedule appointments, verify patient info, and maintain infection control in compliance with OSHA standards. Suitable candidates have 2–5 years of experience, a Vocational/Technical certificate or associate

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of orthodontic experience.
• Vocational/Technical training or Associates Degree.
• Radiology certification and DPH Dental Assistant License.
• Familiar with dental software, email, and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontists chair-side and greet patients.
• Take radiographs per provider instructions.
• Set up and sterilize operatories; maintain supplies.
• Support front desk: appointment scheduling and patient intake.
• Ensure infection control and OSHA compliance.

Skills

Radiography

Dental software

Communication

Organization

Team leadership

Infection control

Education

Associates Degree or Vocational/Technical Training

Tools

Dental software

Microsoft Word

Job description

• Location 1324 Bypass 72 Northeast,Greenwood, SC, 29649,United States
• Job Category Clinical
• Employee Type Full Time

Contact information

Description

We are a growing dental service organization (DSO) that supports several dozen partner locations across the country. Our goal is to help you grow and positively impact lives by improving the smiles, confidence, and overall health of our guests.

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- 5 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 1BA, adjustments, FCDB 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 PVS impressions and bite registrations for Invisalign treatment
• Separator placement
• Fabrication orthodontic retainers
• Consult with patient / parents during exam
• Ortho case presentations to patient (parent)
• 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
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability insurance
• Uniforms

License/Certification:

• Radiology certification and DPH Dental Assistant License.