What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Orthodontic Assistant - Castle Orthodontics position at Specialty Dental Brands-CO?
Description
This position is at 2 locations Monday through Thursday, 7:30am -5:00pm with a full 1hour lunch break daily.
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This position is 4 days a week, Monday through Thursday at 2 locations 7:30am to 5:00pm.
Compensation: Based on skills, attitude, and the value you bring to the practice. The pay range is $20-$28 per hour depending on experience.
Benefits include: PTO, Paid Holidays, 401k, Bonus Program, Health Benefits
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 Clear Aligner 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, CBCT, iTero scans, and impressions.
- Charts notes for patients seen, Chart 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 Practice Manager
- 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.
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 : $20 - $28
