What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Assistant position at TEEM Orthodontics?
- We are looking for a competent orthodontic assistant who will make our office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the orthodontist’s shoulders. You should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers in the dental office
- Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
- Changing arch wires.
- Placing brackets
- Changing ties
- Taking impressions
- Pouring impressions
- Taking scan
- Taking and uploading X-rays
- Instructing patients
- Work well with others
- Making and delivering retainers
- Delivering other orthodontic appliances
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Orthodontic Assistance: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $23