Orthodontic Assistant

Mortenson Dental Partners•Louisville, KY

16d

About The Position

The Orthodontic Assistant provides patient-focused clinical support in a respectful, supportive orthodontic practice. The role assists the dentist and orthodontist with dental care, patient education, tests, and treatment procedures while helping maintain efficient practice operations and following safety and infection-control requirements. The position is temporary and offers PRN scheduling for up to 32 hours per week, with pay up to $22 per hour based on experience.

Requirements

Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Have dental assistant certification or be able to provide proof of certification.
Obtain radiology certification within the required timeframe.
Be ready to join a patient-focused team and train and grow professionally.
Successfully pass a background check, including a drug screen, as a condition of any employment offer.

Responsibilities

Deliver clinically excellent dental care through education, quality, and treatment.
Assist the dentist by taking X-rays, communicating verbally, and conducting other dental tests as directed.
Support efficient and profitable operations by seeking patient referrals, maintaining equipment, using supplies cost-effectively, and accurately posting patient charges.
Follow CDC and OSHA safety and infection-control guidelines.
Take impressions and X-rays, change wires and brackets, and provide oral hygiene instructions.
Complete clinical notes according to practice guidelines before dismissing patients.
Prepare treatment areas according to prescribed procedures and protocols.
Sterilize and deliver instruments, position them for the orthodontist, suction, pass instruments, and perform other duties as needed.