Traveling Orthodontic Assistant

Nuva-Smile; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Nuva-Smile is seeking a Part-Time Orthodontic Assistant to join our busy family practice. The role involves supporting the orthodontist in patient assessments, preparing and assisting with braces, and handling radiographs. X-ray license is required.

The candidate should be able to travel to locations such as Old Bridge, Clifton, East Orange, Paterson, Totowa and surrounding areas and must have a dental assistant license or relevant clinical experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Diploma from accredited orthodontic assistant program or relevant clinical experience.
• X-ray license required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of orthodontic procedures, terminology and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontist in patient assessment and treatment planning.
• Assist and prepare orthodontic procedures, such as fitting braces, adjusting wires, and placing elastics.
• Sterilize, set up and prepare orthodontic equipment and instrumentation.
• Prepare and maintain medical records and documentation.
• Create patient file entries.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays).
• Provide patient instruction and education on oral hygiene and care.
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Perform basic laboratory duties.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Manage patient flow.
• Under supervision of the Orthodontist, deliver and assist with direct patient care.
• Take diagnostic records.
• Document and prepare cases.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer focus

Ethical

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Orthodontic assistant program diploma

Tools

X-ray license

Job description

Come join one of the "Top 10 Emerging Groups to Watch", as voted by Group Dentistry Now! We are a busy family practice performing all phases of general dentistry as well as perio and ortho, and we are looking for a PT Orthodontic Assistantto join our team. X-Ray License Required.

Location: Must be willing to travel to Old Bridge, Clifton, East Orange, Paterson, Totowa, Elizabeth to name a few

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontist in patient assessment and treatment planning
• Assist and prepare orthodontic procedures, such as fitting braces, adjusting wires, and placing elastics.
• Sterilize, set up and prepare orthodontic equipment and instrumentation
• Preparation and maintenance of medical records and documentation
• Create patient file entries
• Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Provide patient instruction and education on oral hygiene and care
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment
• Perform basic laboratory duties
• Schedule patient appointments
• Manage patient flow
• Under the supervision of the Orthodontist, deliver and assist with direct patient care
• Take diagnostic records
• Document and prepare cases
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Successful candidates should demonstrate the following strengths: strong communication proficiency, customer focus, ethical, excellent organizational skills and problem solving, team player

Requirements

High school diploma required; either a diploma from accredited orthodontic assistant program or relevant clinical experience. Dental assistant license or relevant clinical experience. X-ray license required. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with orthodontic procedures, terminology and techniques. Salary commensurate with experience,up to $28 / hr