What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Dental 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 for the Orthodontic Dental Assistant:
- Health insurance
- 401(k)/IRA retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Paid vacation days
- Paid holidays
- 1 hour lunch period
- CE credit reimbursement
- Uniform reimbursement
Schedule for the Orthodontic Dental Assistant:
- Monday: 9:30AM-6:00PM
- Tuesday: 11:00AM-7:00PM
- Wednesday: 9:30AM-5:00PM
- Thursday: 9:30AM-6:00PM
- Friday: 9:30AM-1:00PM
Responsibilities and Requirements of the Orthodontic Dental Assistant:
- 1 years of ortho 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
Salary : $18 - $24