Orthodontic Assistant

Dental Office • Brunswick, GA

9d

About The Position

Weaver Orthodontics is looking for an Orthodontic Assistant to join our dedicated team in Brunswick, GA! Our office offers a modern and friendly approach to orthodontics, utilizing the latest technology. We pride ourselves on providing quality care and patient comfort. The best candidate for this role has outstanding interpersonal skills and an exceptional chairside manner. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! Summary of Position Responsible for assisting the orthodontist in the delivery of patient care and support duties. Compensation and Benefits We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, available after 90 days of continuous employment, that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as PTO and paid holidays. Additionally, we provide 401(k) options and a supportive team within a positive, team-focused culture that makes coming to work each day truly rewarding. Schedule Full-time Monday through Friday

Requirements

• Prior Orthodontic assisting experience is highly preferred
• Experience with Invisalign and iTero Scanner Ideal
• EFDA, Radiology/X-ray certification
• CPR certificate
• State licensure (if applicable)
• COA from the Dental Assisting National Board
• Clinical: Proficiency in all clinical skills
• Interpersonal: Good interpersonal skills to maintain a smooth-running team e nvironment throughout the office
• Verbal Skills: Effective verbal skills to communicate with the Doctor, referring dentists, parents, and patients
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in electronic treatment card and Microsoft Word, a nd Dolphin, computer entry, Patient tracking, Imaging, Graphics, and using multiple digital sites at one time. (Easy Rx, Dental Monitoring)
• Problem Solving: Effective conflict resolution, problem identification, problem resolution, and decision-making skills
• Must be able to lift to 40 pounds
• Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly to communicate information to clients and staff
• Must have normal vision or use of glasses/corrective lenses to bring vision to normal
• Must have high manual dexterity
• Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to reach, must be able to bend, squat, sit, stand, stoop, reach, kneel, twist/turn

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual: Spanish (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Clinical Assisting
• Delivery of Patient Care
• Taking and Developing X-rays
• Treatment Documentation
• Sterilization Procedures
• Patient Education and Motivation
• Practice Promotion
• Laboratory Duties
• Miscellaneous Duties
• Prepare and maintain Orthodontic instruments, supplies, and equipment
• Prepare for Orthodontic Procedures
• Prepare Ortho supplies for satellite weekly. (Wednesday)
• Greet and seat patients
• Evaluate patient oral hygiene and cooperation
• Take dental x-rays
• Take iTero scans and digital photos
• Take an iTero scan for study models and appliances
• Take facebow transfer
• Prepare teeth for bonding
• Assist the doctor with bonding
• Place and remove separators
• Fit bands
• Initial seating of appliances
• Bonding bands and appliances
• Check for loose bands and brackets at every appointment
• Remove, size, and place arch wires
• Remove bands and brackets
• Remove banding cement
• Remove bonding adhesive with a hand instrument
• Chart procedures
• Follow the Orthodontic office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC, and local standards
• Clean, sterilize/disinfect, and re-circulate instruments
• Disinfect treatment area and units
• Deliver patient personal oral care, appliance, and elastic instructions
• Encourage, educate, and motivate patients to follow the doctor’s recommendations
• Educate parents and patients on treatment progress
• Implement approaches to attract a constant flow of new patients and to maximize referrals
• Maintain good relationships with referring dentists and other professionals in the community
• Support friends and family of current patients who could benefit from orthodontics to make an exam appointment
• Check in Aligners & Appliances
• Digitally Trim Models
• Fabricate clear retainers and bleaching trays
• Inventory management
• Equipment/instrumentation management
• Preparation of oral hygiene/deband kits, brackets, etc.
• Organization, cleaning, and stocking drawers/cabinets and work areas
• Maintenance of sterilization area, solutions, and equipment
• OSHA management
• Practice promotion, such as: Design and implementation of patient content, delivering community dental health presentations
• Study model and chart management
• Indirect bonding preparation and other laboratory duties
• Organize progress reviews for all patients every six months
• Coordinate, publicize, and follow through on patient contests
• Develop and distribute a questionnaire to be given to all patients and parents after six months into treatment and at the end of treatment
• At the doctor’s request, send patient records for consultation with an oral surgeon or other specialists.
• Arrange appointments with any specialists needed.
• Send a digital extraction letter and X-rays to the specialist
• Send at least three postcards a day to patients seen that day (commenting on something discussed during treatment or on the treatment performed)
• Be responsible for the cleanliness of the clinical area
• Be an active participant in staff meetings and committee meetings
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the doctor
• Work cohesively with fellow team members to provide an atmosphere of trust, mutual respect, and cooperation
• Travel to the Jesup office once a week. (30-45 minutes from Brunswick)
• Travel with iTero scanners and other supplies

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• PTO
• paid holidays
• 401(k) options
• supportive team within a positive, team-focused culture that makes coming to work each day truly rewarding

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees