Orthodontic Assistant: Growth, Benefits & Patient Care

North American Dental Group; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off

Career growth

Continuing education

Team atmosphere

Job summary

North American Dental Group in Tyler, TX is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. You will provide essential chair-side support, prepare patients for treatment and assist the orthodontist with materials and equipment, in a patient-first environment.

We value empathy and excellent service, with a schedule that includes several days and times, and a comprehensive benefits package. CPR certification and state licensure are required or must be obtained as specified.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years’ experience
• State Licensure where specified
• Valid Dental Radiographer License for respective state requirements
• CPR Certification Required
• Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patients

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent chair-side clinical support and assistance to doctors which includes but is not limited to charting, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
• Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction and assures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
• Enters and updates patient treatment plans at the direction of the treating doctor.
• Ability to change and remove wires, brackets, and adhesive, take impressions, take scans, prepare teeth for bonding
• Prepares treatment estimates for review and discussion with patient.
• Reviews the daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
• Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, maintains chain of asepsis, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures following OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Patient education

Dental charting

Sterilization

Education

State Licensure

Dental Radiographer License

CPR Certification

Tools

Dental software

Job description

North American Dental Group in Tyler, TX is seeking an Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. You will provide essential chair-side support, prepare patients for treatment and assist the orthodontist with materials and equipment, in a patient-first environment.

We value empathy and excellent service, with a schedule that includes several days and times, and a comprehensive benefits package. CPR certification and state licensure are required or must be obtained as specified.