What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Assistant - Jungle Roots Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics position at Specialty Dental Brands-AZ?
Description
Are you an experienced orthodontic assistant with a passion for making a positive impact? We’re looking for a dedicated, dependable, and hard-working team member who loves creating a comfortable, friendly environment for our patients.
Our practice is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care that brings a smile to our patients and their families. We take pride in being a trusted part of our community and providing a welcoming, inclusive space for all.
Benefits include competitive salary and insurance package; opportunities for professional development and growth; a rewarding role in a supportive, family-friendly practice.
If you are a skilled orthodontic assistant who’s passionate about children’s dental health and eager to be a part of a community-centered practice, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to make a difference!
Duties include:
- Help to maintain patient flow pattern by seating patients promptly and begin procedures
- Place separators, elastic chains, and wires.
- Prepare teeth for bonding of braces and Invisalign attachments
- Scales cement and checks patient for loose brackets or bonds
- Monitor oral hygiene of patients, instructs on correct brushing
- Deliver all instruments to sterilization to be sterilized
- Keeps drawers stocked, clean, and replenished Debriefs patient and parents after appointments
- Take X-rays, iTero scans, and impressions
- Charts notes for patients seen, scheduling of next appointment type needed and the weeks out
- Answers any questions for parents regarding treatment
- Assists Orthodontist in any given procedure
- Anticipates what doctor may need during appointment and takes action
- Cleans chair and moves around clinic with sense of urgency
- Back up Sterilization
- Performs side tasks daily and/or monthly as assigned by Clinic Coordinator
- Attends all other staff meetings and Daily Huddles.
- Abide by established office policies and procedures
- Representing the practice in a positive way inside and outside of the office
- Responsible for the maintenance of practice's equipment
Requirements
- At least 1 year of dental assisting experience is required (orthodontics preferred)
- Be self-motivated, organized, and have a positive attitude
- Possess great understanding of dental terminology
- Have excellent communication and written skills
- Have excellent public relations skills
- Work well with patients and team
- Be experienced in delivering high-level customer service
- Committed to the position arriving on time daily and staying late as needed.
Salary : $18 - $25
