Orthodontic Assistant

Chord Specialty Dental Partners • Cookeville, TN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Cumberland Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, an affiliate of CHORD Specialty Dental Partners, has an immediate opportunity available for a Orthodontic Dental Assistant! We are seeking a skilled Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our team. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can grow and develop your skills while making a positive impact on patient's oral health.

Requirements

• Current State of TN RDA License
• Current CPR Healthcare Provider Certification
• Polishing and Radiology Certification

Responsibilities

• Must be able to work in a pediatric, child-friendly environment
• Review all hygiene patient charts including; reason and necessity of visit, medical history, and x-ray requirement
• Verify patient information with parent or guardian, according to HIPAA privacy standards
• Verify the patient has consent for treatment from parent or guardian
• Advise parent or guardian what to expect in the visit and address any concerns
• Charting all existing/missing teeth, existing restorations, and/or dental procedures
• Obtaining all x-rays necessary in the best quality possible
• Maintaining accurate clinical notes of each visit
• Clean and sterilize all instruments following OSHA and company standards. This includes; scrubbing instruments, packing the instruments and processing them through the statim or autoclave sterilizer
• Must maintain Dental Assisting License in good standing and complete the CE Credits required by state

Benefits

• Medical and Vision Insurance
• Dental Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee discount program
• Pet Insurance
• Cutting-edge Technology and Training
• Life and Disability Insurance Options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed