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Overview
Main Street Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics is looking for a full-time Orthodontic Assistant for our office located in Cooper City, FL 33024. The Assistant we hire is required to have at least 1 years of hands on Orthodontic Assistant experience with a an x-ray certification in the state of Florida. Must be a team player with a compassionate attitude; self-motivated and have the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment. We offer a competitive salary, plus benefits!
Responsibilities
* Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
* Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
* Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
* Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
* Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
* Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
* Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
* Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
* Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
* Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
* Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
* Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
* Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
* Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
* Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Skills:
* X-ray license
* Experience working as a Orthodontic Assistant
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Full Time
$42k-51k (estimate)
06/21/2024
07/10/2024
dentalcarealliance.net
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA
1,000 - 3,000
1991
Private
$200M - $500M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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