Orthodontic Assistant

PT Orthodontics; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Uniforms

Bonuses

Job summary

PT Orthodontics is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to support clinicians chair-side, greet and escort patients, and manage radiographs as directed by the provider.

The role includes operatory setup, sterilization, and daily stocking of materials, while aiding front desk tasks like scheduling and patient check-ins. A strong emphasis on infection control and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist Orthodontists at chair side and greet patients.
• Take radiographs as instructed by the provider.
• Set up and break down operatories; clean and stock materials.
• Support front desk operations and schedule appointments.

Skills

Dental radiography

Team leadership

Infection control

Communication

Lift 25 lbs

Education

Associates Degree

Radiology certification

DPH Dental Assistant License

Tools

Dental software

Microsoft Word

Job 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:

• Beginning records – study models, X-rays, panorex, cephlometric, digital photographs
• 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 retainers
• 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
• Promotes patient incentive initiatives
• 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
  

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Uniforms
• Bonuses
  

License/Certification:

• Radiology certification and DPH Dental Assistant License.