What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Dental Assistant position at Metrowest Dental Center?
Our Orthodontic Dental offices are looking for a dynamic, professional and detail oriented Orthodontic Assistant. We are offering a full time/part time orthodontic assistant position with our team. Applicants must have MA Dental Assisting License.
Salary is based on experience
Dental Assistant Responsibilities include:
- Demonstrate superior knowledge of all doctor systems and assisting processes.
- Bringing patients from check-in to the operating rooms
- Breaking down and setting up rooms prior to treatment
- Preparing patients for procedures by getting x-rays, setting up instruments, etc.
- Giving doctors assistance during procedures when needed Under direct supervision complete child prophylaxis, fluoride application, taking dental x-rays
- Supporting doctors in recording procedural codes in the information system
- Materials Management
- Demonstrate superior knowledge of all equipment, instruments, and supplies
- Stocking supplies and replenishment of treatment areas
- Cleaning & Maintenance
- Cleaning, sterilization and storage of instruments
- Cleaning and maintaining equipment and instruments
- Cleaning and maintaining treatment room and staff lounge areas
- Collection and preparation for disposal of medical waste
- Office Participation & Professionalism
- Be kind and courteous to patients, staff, doctors, and others
- Be an active participant in staff meetings
- Perform tasks as assigned by the Orthodontist or manager
- Take initiative to identify and execute ways to continually improve individual and practice performance
- To the extent possible, help others perform their tasks when overloaded or backed up or to otherwise increase the operational and emotional performance of the practice.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: Up to $57,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- orthodontic: 1 year (Preferred)
- dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- MA Dental Assisting License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $57,000