Part-Time Orthodontic Assistant — Growth, Benefits & Impact

North American Dental Group; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off

Career growth

Continuing education

Job summary

North American Dental Group partners with our practice to deliver best in class patient care. The Orthodontic Assistant provides chair-side support, prepares patients for treatment, and helps the Orthodontist with materials and equipment.

This part-time role requires 0-2 years experience, state licensure, CPR, and a valid Dental Radiographer License; benefits include 401k and paid time off, with opportunities for growth and continuing education.

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 including charting, operatory set/cleanup, 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 support

Patient education

Sterilization procedures

Dental software charting

CPR Certification

Dental Radiographer License

Tools

Dental Radiographer License

CPR Certification

Job description

North American Dental Group partners with our practice to deliver best in class patient care. The Orthodontic Assistant provides chair-side support, prepares patients for treatment, and helps the Orthodontist with materials and equipment.

This part-time role requires 0-2 years experience, state licensure, CPR, and a valid Dental Radiographer License; benefits include 401k and paid time off, with opportunities for growth and continuing education.