Ortho Assistant - Wake/Johnson County (Future Talent Pool)

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry•Cary, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

A Ortho Assistant for Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry works closely and in detail with our dentists to ensure a high-quality dental practice. The position is responsible for supporting dental care delivery by preparing the treatment room, instruments, and materials, supporting the patient through the visit with the dentist, passing instruments and materials to the dentist as needed, and performing all these procedures in compliance with Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry’s highest standards of care.

Requirements

DAII Training or equivalent
X-ray certified
CPR certified, or will become CPR certified within 30 days of hire
Ability to professionally present clinical information regarding treatment plans and insurance information to patients.
Regular and timely attendance
Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
Adaptable to business needs
Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise good judgment
Ability to formulate, affect, interpret, and/or implement operating practices
Ability to demonstrate a teamwork approach to job responsibilities
Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability and promptness
Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail
Must have the ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments within the practice, including traveling to other locations with a positive approach
Ability to follow instructions and takes responsibility for own actions
Ability to exercise confidentiality with Patients and patient care
Must listen attentively for clarification to ensure necessary outcomes
Has excellent telephone techniques and can communicate clearly with patients and team members in person and on phone conversations

Nice To Haves

Preferred 3-5 years of Dental Assistant experience

Responsibilities

Assists the dentist providing dental treatment
Functions as a treatment coordinator and prepares and presents treatment plans to patient
Schedules patient appointment to accommodate potential obstacles
Maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment
Collects and records patient health histories
Assists with patient management during dental procedures
Completes instrument cleaning & sterilization and post-op sanitization of treatment rooms
Prepares dental materials and equipment as needed for the scheduled treatment
Completes dental charting
Is responsible for inventory supply and other ancillary duties
Calling to confirm appointments
Escalating issues to Office Manager
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.