Orthodontic Dental Assistant - Growth & On-Demand Pay

Familia Dental & Vivid Smiles; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays & Time Off

Access to Financial Advisors

Basic Life & AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term & Long-Term Dis?b

On demand Pay

Part-Time Employees: Flex Time, 401K,

Job summary

Familia Dental in Madison is seeking an Orthodontic Dental Assistant to support the dentist in delivering quality orthodontic care. On-the-job training is provided, so certification is not required to be hired for the Ortho DA position.

You will assist with records, sterilization, X-rays, and impressions, helping to advance treatment plans while upholding Familia Dental’s values of care and community service.

Qualifications

• Expert-level knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Advanced proficiency in dental software and technology.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Superior communication skills with patients and team members.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• In-depth understanding of dental insurance and billing procedures.
• Proficiency in infection control and sterilization techniques.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and procedures quickly.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate records of patients' oral health histories and treatment progress.
• Ensuring that all orthodontic instruments and equipment are properly sterilized before each use.
• Keeping patients’ mouths dry during orthodontic procedures by using a suction hose as needed.
• Taking intraoral X-rays of patients’ mouths.
• Taking photographs of patients’ teeth to aid the Orthodontist in developing treatment plans and to document patient progress.
• Taking dental molds of patients’ teeth for the fabrication of customized mouth guards and retainers.
• Removing and replacing wires, coil springs, donuts, and elastic bands.
• Educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices and braces aftercare.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dental procedures knowledge

Dental software proficiency

Leadership and mentoring

Communication with patients

Multi-tasking in fast pace

Infection control

Adaptability to new tech/procedures

Organization/time management

Tools

Dental software platforms

Job description

Familia Dental in Madison is seeking an Orthodontic Dental Assistant to support the dentist in delivering quality orthodontic care. On-the-job training is provided, so certification is not required to be hired for the Ortho DA position.

You will assist with records, sterilization, X-rays, and impressions, helping to advance treatment plans while upholding Familia Dental’s values of care and community service.