What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Dental Assistant position at Morrell Orthodontics?
We are a new modern orthodontic office looking for an orthodontic clinical assistant. Our office is up to date with the latest technology, designed with the patient’s experience in mind. We are looking for a professional individual who is proactive with attention to detail, has a great personality, and a respectful attitude that is willing to grow with our practice.
Description
Job Summary
Clinical Assisting
- Delivery of Patient Care; Taking Dental X-rays; Treatment Documentation; Sterilization Procedures; Patient Education and Motivation; Practice Promotion; Laboratory Duties; Miscellaneous Duties; Administrative cross training
Clinical Duties:
- Perform the duties of a clinical assistant as needed
- Managing Clinic Flow
- Communicate with clinical staff and front office regarding patients
- Prepare and maintain dental instruments, supplies, and equipment
- Prepare dental materials
- Greet and seat patients
- Evaluate patient oral hygiene and cooperation
- Take dental x-rays, scan patients, take photos
- Prepare teeth for bonding
- Assist the doctor with bonding
- Place and remove separators, fit bands
- Initial seating of appliances
- Remove, size and place archwires
- Clean, sterilization/disinfection, and re-circulate instruments
- Manage OSHA protocols
- Manage sterilization protocols
- Maintain treatment area and units
- Record all procedures and correspondence in treatment card
- Patient Management:
- Encourage, educate, and motivate patients to follow treatment recommendations
- Educate parents and patients on treatment progress
Practice Building:
- Coordinate with internal/external practice efforts
- Monthly staff meetings
- Morning and Evening huddles
- Work cohesively with fellow team members to provide an atmosphere of trust, mutual respect, and cooperation
Education / Experience:
- State License: Registered Dental Assistant
- X-ray certification
- CPR certification
Skills / Abilities:
- Organization
- Communication
- Computer
- Hand/Eye Dexterity
Schedule:
- Tuesday
- Friday
- One Saturday a month (half day)
- 1 hour lunch
- Flexible with adding additional admin day
Benefits:
Paid sick time off
Paid holidays
We look forward to meeting with you!
Salary range
$25 - $35 per hour
Salary
$25 - $35 per hour
Salary : $25 - $35