Per Diem Orthodontic Assistant

NÜVA Smile; New Jersey; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading family practice in Haddon Township, NJ, as a part-time Orthodontic Assistant. You will assist with patient care, manage orthodontic procedures, and maintain records in a dynamic environment. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. An X-ray license is required to ensure patient safety and care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited orthodontic assistant program or relevant clinical experience.
• Dental assistant license or relevant clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the orthodontist with patient assessment and treatment planning.
• Prepare and assist with orthodontic procedures, including fitting braces.
• Maintain medical records and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Customer Focus

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Team Player

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited Orthodontic Assistant Program

Job description

Join Our Award-Winning Family Practice in Haddon Township, NJ!

We are recognized as one of the "Top 10 Emerging Groups to Watch" by Group Dentistry Now! Our busy family practice offers comprehensive general dentistry, perio, and ortho services. We are currently seeking a part-time Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. An X-ray license is required. Apply today!

Position Details:

• Location: Haddon Township, NJ
• Type: Per Diem, twice a month

Responsibilities:

1. Assist the orthodontist with patient assessment and treatment planning.
2. Prepare and assist with orthodontic procedures, including fitting braces, wire adjustments, and elastic placement.
3. Sterilize, set up, and maintain orthodontic equipment and instruments.
4. Maintain medical records and documentation, including creating patient file entries.
5. Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays).
6. Provide patient education on oral hygiene and care.
7. Manage patient flow and schedule appointments.
8. Under the supervision of the Orthodontist, deliver and assist with direct patient care and take diagnostic records.
9. Document cases and perform other assigned duties.

Skills and Qualifications:

Successful candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills, customer focus, ethics, excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities, and be team players.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited orthodontic assistant program or relevant clinical experience.
• Dental assistant license or relevant clinical experience.
• X-ray license is required.
• Knowledge of orthodontic procedures, terminology, and techniques.