Orthodontic Assistant at Vincent Team Orthodontics

Specialty Dental Brands; Sandy (UT); In loco; USD 38.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

Vincent Team Orthodontics in Sandy, UT seeks an Orthodontic Assistant to support the orthodontist and clinical team. Duties include assisting with braces placement, impressions, wires, and elastics, while ensuring patient comfort and safety in a clean, organized clinic.

You will take X-rays or scans as needed, update records in the EHR/PMS, and educate patients on post-treatment care. A 1–2 year orthodontic/dental assistant background is preferred.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required; orthodontic assisting program preferred.
• 1–2 years as orthodontic or dental assistant, preferably with orthodontic focus.
• Knowledge of orthodontic procedures, appliances, and terminology.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication with patients, families, and the team.
• HIPAA confidentiality compliance.

Mansioni

• Assist orthodontist during treatments, including braces placement/removal, impressions, wire adjustments, elastics and appliances.
• Prepare patients and explain procedures, addressing questions or concerns.
• Sterilize and organize instruments and equipment per infection control protocols.
• Maintain clean, stocked treatment rooms and clinical areas.
• Take diagnostic X-rays, panoramic images, or digital scans as needed.
• Update patient records and X-ray results in the EHR/PMS system.
• Assist with fitting/removal of appliances such as retainers and expanders.
• Provide post-treatment instructions and retainer care guidance.
• Educate patients on braces care to optimize results.
• Monitor inventory and reorder supplies to maintain stock.
• Support a positive and professional patient experience.

Conoscenze

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Team collaboration

Formazione

High school diploma

Orthodontic assisting program (preferred)

Strumenti

EHR/PMS

Descrizione del lavoro

Orthodontic Assistant at Vincent Team Orthodontics

Sandy, UT

The Orthodontic Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the orthodontist and clinical team to ensure efficient, safe, and comfortable patient care. This position involves assisting with orthodontic procedures, managing instruments and equipment, maintaining a clean and organized treatment environment, and delivering exceptional patient service.

• Assist the orthodontist during treatments, including placing and removing braces, taking impressions, adjusting wires, and applying/removing elastics and other orthodontic appliances
• Ensure patient comfort and respond to patient needs throughout procedures
• Prepare patients for orthodontic treatments, explaining procedures and addressing questions or concerns
• Ensure patients are properly positioned, and instruments and materials are readily available to support efficient treatment
• Sterilize and prepare instruments, equipment, and materials in compliance with infection control protocols
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked clinical areas and treatment rooms
• Take diagnostic X-rays, panoramic images, or digital scans as required for treatment planning
• Update and maintain accurate patient records, treatment progress notes, and X-ray results in the practice management system (EHR/PMS)
• Assist with the fitting, adjustment, and removal of orthodontic appliances such as retainers, expanders, and braces
• Provide post-treatment instructions, including retainer care and the importance of follow-up visits
• Educate patients on the proper care of braces, wires, and orthodontic appliances to ensure optimal results
• Monitor inventory of orthodontic supplies and materials, reordering as needed to maintain adequate stock
• Support a positive and professional patient experience

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of an accredited orthodontic assisting program preferred
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience as an orthodontic assistant or dental assistant, preferably with orthodontic focus
• Knowledge of orthodontic procedures, appliances, and terminology
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and the orthodontic team
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations
• Team members are expected to uphold the culture outlined in the SDB Handbook, with a focus on our core values and any additional responsibilities as defined

Why Join Us?

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off