Dental Assistant - Orthodontics
About The Position
Join Our Exceptional Orthodontics Team! Are you a passionate, dedicated professional looking to make a significant impact on patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment? Look no further! About Us: Kids Connection Dental and Braces is a thriving orthodontics practice committed to providing top-notch orthodontics care to our community. With state-of-the-art facilities and a focus on patient comfort and satisfaction, we pride ourselves on delivering comprehensive orthodontics services with a personal touch. Our team is comprised of skilled professionals who share a common goal of excellence in orthodontics and compassionate patient care. Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Location(s): Must be willing to travel between our 3 offices on N 75th Ave, N 24th St, and Baseline. Pay: $20.00-22.00/hour (depending on experience) If you're ready to take your orthodontics career to the next level and join a dynamic team committed to excellence, we want to hear from you! Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a practice that values your skills and contributions. Join us in making a positive difference in the lives of our patients!
Requirements
- Six (6) or more months of practical experience as an orthodontic assistant (highly preferred).
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
- Completion of a CODA-accredited dental assisting program (Preferred).
- Quick learner with problem solving skills
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Technical and troubleshooting skills for software applications used for charting, patient records, scheduling, etc.
- Ability to demonstrate proficiency in fitting bands and brackets, tying in arch wires and taking consistent, accurate impressions.
- Desire and ability to learn new skills and be a team player.
- Commitment to being punctual and reporting to work on time.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the desire for professional growth.
- Be organized and possess a superior knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a CODA-accredited dental assisting program (Preferred).
- Six (6) or more months of practical experience as an orthodontic assistant (highly preferred).
Responsibilities
- Greet and engage patients with respect and a smile.
- Ensure patients are well informed and comfortable - before, during, and after their appointment - about their treatment and oral health.
- Take and process dental radiographs, impressions and intraoral photos.
- Prepares and sterilizes treatment room and equipment.
- Provide chair-side assistance to Providers during treatment procedures.
- Documents orthodontic care services by charting in patients’ records.
- Assist the orthodontist in assessing a patient's teeth and implementing a plan to straighten them.
- Perform routine orthodontic duties, including cleaning and adjusting orthodontic gear.
- Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric working environment.
- Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g, OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, Employee Handbook).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
