What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterilization Technician/Dental Assistant position at Brite Orthodontics?
Job Title: Sterilization Technician/Dental Assistant
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm with a one hour lunch (4 days per week)
Reports To: Office Manager
Location: Watertown, NY
Summary of Company:
No Experience Necessary!
Brite Orthodontics creates beautiful smiles while building long lasting relationships! Our friendly staff strives to provide a positive and pleasant orthodontic experience to all our patients.
We are looking for an individual that is eager to learn about the industry, build relationships with co-workers and patients, has good attention to detail, and has excellent phone and communication skills.We have a fun atmosphere and are looking for someone that will fit the office culture.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Prepare and maintain dental instruments, supplies and equipment
- Greet and seat patients
- Evaluate patient oral hygiene and cooperation
- Take dental x-rays
- Take impressions scan and print images/photographs
- Prepare teeth for bonding
- Assist doctor with bonding
- Place and remove separators
- Initial seating of appliances
- Assist cementing bands and banded appliances
- Check for loose bands and brackets every appointment
- Remove, size and place archwires
- Chart procedures
- Prepare and maintain dental instruments, supplies and equipment
- Other duties may be assigned
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
- Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, parents, doctor, staff members and community.
- Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients and parents both in person and on the telephone; pleasant telephone voice.
- Problem Solving
- Technical Skills: Use of computer, calculator
- Must have pleasant attitude to be a part of a dynamic team
Experience / Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- New York State Dental Assistant License a Plus
** Please submit resume with application**
Background Check required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18