What are the responsibilities and job description for the Saturday Orthodontic Dental Assistant position at Dr Dental?
We are growing and looking to hire an Ortho Dental Assistant for our office located in Cambridge, MA. This is an amazing opportunity with excellent pay and full benefits! The ideal Dental Assistant for this position would have 2 years’ experience as a Certified Dental Assistant, must be a Certified Dental Assistant in the state. Radiology certification is required. Prefer Ortho Experience!!! This position is for 2 Saturdays per month only.
Responsibilities
- Greet and prepare patients for treatment
- Chairside assisting during a variety of dental procedures
- Expose radiographs and intra-oral pictures
- Provide patient instructions and education on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health and provide instructions for oral care following all dental treatment procedures
- Prepare, breakdown, disinfect and sterilize treatment rooms and instruments
- Maintain strict compliance with infection control, CDC, OSHA and HIPPA
- Maintain dental supply inventory and perform other job related duties
- Manage infection control - prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
