What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traveling Ortho Assistant position at Dr Lane & Associates?
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Tasks will include, but are not limited to:
- Assist the Orthodontist in rendering patient care
- Reinforces oral hygiene and at home care instructions for orthodontic appliances to patients
- Seats and prepares the patients for treatment by untying the patient and removing arch wires
- Cleans operatory after treatment procedures
- Readies tray set-ups for procedures
- Monitors the operatory supply levels
- Sterilizes instruments
- Exposes and develops radiographs
- Utilizes the iTero scanner for patients’ records
- Takes impression as needed for orthodontic appliances and pour up dental models
- Monitors receipt of Invisalign cases and ensures they are ready for the patient’s appointment
- Takes intraoral photos for dental records
- Fabricate essix retainers
- Maintain the office dental supply inventory control system, the lab tracking system, and OSHA
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Attributes
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Having the expertise to anticipate patient’s and dentist needs
- Computer literacy
Job Specifications:
- Chairside Dental Assistant certificate preferable
- State of NC X-Ray Certification
- High School Diploma or GED
Ability to lift 15-20lbs.
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