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Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Choice Healthcare Services

Aurora (CO)

On-site

USD 10,000 - 60,000

Part time

15 days ago

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in pediatric dental care is seeking a part-time Orthodontic Dental Assistant. The role involves supporting the dentist with procedures, patient care, and maintaining a sterile environment. Candidates should have dental assisting experience and relevant certifications to ensure quality care for children.

Benefits

Care for your wellbeing and work-life balance
Professional and personal growth
Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

  • Dental assisting experience required.
  • Orthodontic experience preferred.
  • Colorado X-Ray certification and current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the dentist in all chairside procedures.
  • Take X-rays and process diagnostic images.
  • Maintain accurate treatment notes and charting.

Skills

Patient Care
Infection Control
Charting

Education

Dental assisting experience
Orthodontic experience

Tools

X-ray equipment
Dental materials

Job description

Overview

Orthodontic Dental Assistant - Part Time

Summary:The Dental Assistant provides direct support to the dentist by preparing treatment areas, assisting with procedures, and ensuring a sterile and organized environment. The role also involves patient interaction, charting, and adherence to infection control standards to deliver quality dental care.

At CHOICE Healthcare Services, our mission is to provide everyone access to the healthcare they need. CHOICE is the largest provider of pediatric dental care in the Southwest United States, and we pride ourselves on delivering high quality care to children in our communities.

What we provide to you as a CHOICE teammate:

  • Care for your wellbeing and work-life balance
  • Professional and personal growth
  • Experienced leadership support
  • Fun and supportive team dynamic with events and celebrations
  • Comprehensive benefits package
Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Duties include, but are not limited to:

Clinical Assistance & Patient Care:

  • Assist the dentist in all chairside procedures.
  • Take X-rays and process diagnostic images.
  • Provide pre- and post-treatment instructions to patients.
  • Ensure patients feel comfortable and understand their procedures.
  • Maintain accurate treatment notes and charting.
  • Prepare and sanitize treatment areas, instruments, and equipment.
  • Support sterilization protocols and infection control guidelines.

Procedural Assistance:

  • Take impressions for study models and appliances.
  • Prepare dental materials for fillings, crowns, and bridges.
  • Provide suctioning and isolation during procedures.
  • Assist with placing and removing temporary restorations.
  • Handle instrument sterilization and inventory management.

Administrative & Compliance Duties:

  • Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control protocols.
  • Track and manage inventory and supply restocking.
  • Assist the front office as needed with scheduling and patient inquiries.
Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

  • Dental assisting experience
  • Orthodontic experience, preferred

Required Certificates or Licenses:

  • Colorado X-Ray certification
  • Current BLS certification
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