Traveling Orthodontic Assistant

Nuva Smile; Elmwood Park (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Nuva Smile is a busy family practice located in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, seeking a part-time Orthodontic Assistant to support orthodontic procedures and patient care. Your role will involve preparing equipment, assisting orthodontists, and providing patient education.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma, a dental assistant license, and have relevant clinical experience. An X-ray license is also required. The position offers a salary of up to $28 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Provide patient instruction and education on oral hygiene and care.
• Document and prepare cases.

Skills

Strong communication proficiency

Customer focus

Excellent organizational skills

Problem solving

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Diploma from accredited orthodontic assistant program or relevant clinical experience

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 Assistant to join our team. X-Ray License Required. Apply today!

Location

Must be willing to travel to Old Bridge, Clifton, East Orange, Paterson, Totowa, Elizabeth

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 appointmentsManage 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