What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Assistant position at Oak Dental Partners?
Description
The Orthodontic Assistant will assist Orthodontists' chair side, greet and escort patients, take radiographs as instructed by the provider, set up and break down operatories, clean operatory areas after each patient, and will stock all materials needed in the clinic daily. In addition, the Orthodontics Assistant will be responsible for sterilization and maintaining equipment and materials in accordance with OSHA, federal and state guidelines.
The Orthodontics Assistant will support the front desk operations, schedule appointments, check in patients, collect, and verify patient demographics, retrieve charts, document treatments plans and other tasks in support of office administration.
Basic Requirements :
2-10 years of experience.
Vocational / Technical training or Associates Degree.
Radiology certification and DPH Dental Assistant License.
Familiarity with dental software, email, and Microsoft Word.
Ability to lift 25 lbs. with or without accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications :
Beginning records - study models, X-rays, panorex, cephlometric, digital photographs
Efficient in Bandings, adjustments, Invisalign and Debands
Impressions (pouring and trimming models for appliances and presentation)
Ship / receive / properly store all lab (retainers, study models, appliances)
Duplicate records for transfers
Photo knowledge - properly take quality intra-oral and extra-oral photos
Proficient and accurate bending / coordinating arch-wires
Removal of fixed bands / brackets
Ability to fit headgear and give instructions
Ligature removal and replacement
Wire removal and placement
Size, fit and cement orthodontic bands
Separator placement
Fabrication orthodontic retainers
Effective communication to patients / parents regarding : POH, rubber band wear, treatment progress and cooperation issues
Coordinate correspondence between orthodontist and general dentists
Promotes patient incentive initiatives
Should be proficient in taking radiographs.
Competent with infection control procedures.
Excellent communication and organization skills.
Have some experience in treatment of patients with special healthcare needs, specifically patients with cognitive and developmental deficits.
Ability to work with patient's parents, guardians, and care givers.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Should be a team-leader, self-motivated, well organized and have the ability to manage his / her time efficiently
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