What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Assistant position at Novick Orthodontics?
At Novick Orthodontics, we create smiles for a lifetime. Dr. Darshana Novick and our team are passionate about delivering care that improves their patients’ oral health and transforms their lives. We are committed to providing a comfortable, welcoming environment, where you’ll feel right at home. We are currently looking for a full-time Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our wonderful team! Below is more information about the position:
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- 401(k)/IRA retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Paid vacation days
- Paid holidays
- 1 hour lunch period
- CE credit reimbursement
- Uniform reimbursement
Responsibilities and Requirements of the Orthodontic Dental Assistant:
- 2 years of experience required
- Prepare and maintain dental instruments, supplies/equipment, and orthodontic materials
- Evaluate patient oral hygiene and cooperation
- Take impressions and bite registrations
- Scanning/Digital Impressions
- Prepare teeth for bonding and assist doctor with bonding
- Place and remove separators and fit bands
- Check for loose bands and brackets at every appointment
- Remove, size and place archwires, bands/brackets, and bonding cement
- Record procedures in treatment card
- Responsible for completing Easy Rx lab slips
- Follow the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC and local standards
- Understanding of Novick Orthodontics sterilization protocol
- Be available to help clean, sterilization/disinfection, and re-circulate instruments
- Educate parents and patients on treatment progress
- Initiate cooperation letters, deband letters, etc. are posted and sent when appropriate
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the doctor
Schedule:
- Monday: 9:30AM-6:00PM
- Tuesday: 11:00AM-7:00PM
- Wednesday: 7:30AM-3:00PM
- Thursday: 9:30AM-6:00PM
- Friday: 9:30AM-1:00PM
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
Schedule:
- No weekends
Experience:
- Orthodontic Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- River Forest, IL 60305: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $24