What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Dental Assistant position at Verber Dental Group?
Description
Verber Dental Group is a well-established local dental health system dedicated to providing exceptional dental care to South Central Pennsylvania. With a focus on patient comfort and satisfaction, we offer a comprehensive range of dental services throughout the offices in the group in a warm and welcoming environment.
The Verber Dental Group is seeking a Full-Time Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join the team at Valley Advanced Orthodontics with serving patients from Carlisle to Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill, Harrisburg, and Enola! Verber Dental Group team members experience sterile tech support, the very best technology and facilities, and a benefit package that is the gold standard in dentistry. Plus high wages!
The ideal candidate will be upbeat, team oriented, help to create the best dental experience for all our patients, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for assisting the orthodontist in clinical treatment of patients, ordering supplies, and helping in general for all areas related to the clinical areas. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform and satisfactorily meet essential job responsibilities and functions for this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job responsibilities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:
- Perform clinical procedures as directed by the orthodontist, including changing wires
- Assist doctor in explaining treatment plan and progress
- Review instructions with patient/parent
- Assist doctor in fitting/delivering orthodontic appliances and all other clinical office needs
- Maintain supplies and carts
- Update treatment card notes for each visit
- Review patients health history and update changes after seating
- Radiography patients as needed
- Take records (scan and load photographs)
- Maintains clean treatment rooms in compliance with all CDC and OSHA regulations
- Sets up and turns over room in efficient manner
- Maintains and sterilizes dental equipment
- Performs other duties as requested by Practice Administrator or dentists
- Notifies Practice Administrator in timely manner and according to policy when out sick
- Check Appliances delivered to the office before appointment
What We Offer: Here at Verber Dental Group, we deeply value the work every single team member does, so we offer a robust benefits package including:
Medical and Vision insurance
In-house Dental coverage with $0 premium
401(k) plan with generous company match
Paid Time Off Paid Holidays
Life and Disability insurance options
CE Reimbursements and long-term growth opportunities!
...and MUCH much more!!
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of a Dental Assistant program and 1 year of Orthodontic experience, and demonstrated knowledge in Orthodontic office procedures.
- PA X-ray License
- 1 year of orthodontic assisting experience
- CPR certification (we offer free in-house training)
- Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal Background Check, and FBI Fingerprinting as deemed necessary by Human Resources
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills that contribute to the team spirit and put patients and parents at ease
- Keep abreast of and follow OSHA, HIPAA, and Infection Control procedures
- Experience working with technology
A Plus If You Also Have (preferred, but not required):
Prior experience using dental software including Open Dental
If you are looking to join a team with a positive environment, apply today!
Learn more at:
www.verberdentalgroup.com
https://valleyadvancedortho.com/
Salary : $17 - $23
