Ortho Assistant
Precision Orthodontics•Toledo, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
The Orthodontic Assistant partners with the practice team to provide excellent clinical support to help patients get the care they need. An orthodontic assistant prepares the patient for treatment and assists the Orthodontist by preparing materials and equipment for treatment for the Orthodontist use.
Requirements
- Dental or Ortho Assisting Certification or prior on-the-job training.
- Radiography/X-Ray certification (state-specific).
- Current CPR certification.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
- A commitment to delivering exceptional service and patient education.
Nice To Haves
- 1-5 years of experience preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provides excellent chair-side clinical support and assistance to doctors which includes but is not limited to charting, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
- Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction and assures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
- Enters and updates patient treatment plans at the direction of the treating doctor.
- Ability to change and remove wires, brackets, and adhesive, take impressions, take scans, prepare teeth for bonding
- Prepares treatment estimates for review and discussion with patient.
- Reviews the daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
- Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, maintains chain of asepsis, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures following OSHA guidelines.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Competitive PTO that grows with your career.
- Opportunities for continuing education and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
