What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Assistant position at Richmond Pediatric Dentisty and Orthodontics?
Overview
Richmond Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented orthodontic assistant to become an integral part of our patient care team. Our clinic is a well-established practice with history in the community and is modeled with state-of-the-art technology and tools. In this role, you will play an integral part in creating a positive and comfortable experience for both children and adults. If you have a great attitude, love working with people, and are excited to be part of a team that thrives on providing exceptional care, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Provides customer service support to patients by escorting them to and from the treatment room and prepping them for care by the doctor.
- Records treatment information on the patient's chart, including treatment rendered, the type of treatment planned and the amount of chair time needed for next appointment.
- Assists the doctor by passing instruments, aspirating intra-oral fluids, mixing materials and medicaments during examinations or treatment.
- Delivers braces via indirect bonding techniques
- Delivers aligners, attachments, and auxiliaries
- Takes scans for diagnostic and working models.
- Places and removes elastic orthodontic separators.
- Places and removes arch wires and ligature ties.
- Takes intra-oral measurements for orthodontic procedures.
- Checks for loose orthodontic brackets and bands.
- Delivers adjusted retainers.
- Prepares all treatment rooms including, but not limited to, set-up, decontamination, sterilization of all instruments, cleaning and restocking.
- Cleans hand pieces, vacuum traps, and sharp instruments.
- Changes all chemical solutions, i.e., disinfectant soaks and sprays, sterilants, ultrasonic, presoak and X-ray processing.
- *Additional or different duties may be assigned occasionally at employer’s discretion.*
Requirements
- CPR Certified Highly Preferred
- X-ray Certified Highly Preferred
- Excellent hand-eye coordination and precise skill required
- Knowledge of sterilization and dental instruments preferred
- Knowledge of orthodontic procedures and appliances preferred
- At least one year of orthodontic experience preferred
- 2-3 years of customer service experience required
- Ability to travel to multiple locations
Join us in providing exceptional orthodontic care while advancing your career in a supportive environment!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Henrico, VA 23229 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Henrico, VA 23229: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20