Orthodontic Assistant - Orthodontics - Per Diem

Guthrie Health • Sayre, PA

46d

About The Position

Aides orthodontist in patient management by contribution to patient comfort with reassuring conversation and actions, while assisting in established orthodontic procedures.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Dental Radiography certification required within 12 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Obtains dental and medical history and personal information and records this and treatment rendered on chart to support appointment including exposing, developing and mounting radiographs.
• Performs duties based on analysis of treatment plan.
• Keeps exam rooms clean and stocked including supply ordering.
• Keeps oral area clean by use of suction devices, water sprays, cotton rolls and holders and by retraction of cheek and tongue.
• Performs certain impressions, pours and trims models then prepares them for treatment.
• Arranges instruments, materials, medications and hands to oral surgeon as needed.
• Sterilizes instruments and stores same. Prevents cross‐contamination during use by practice of barrier techniques.
• Supports clerical duties including, but not limited to scheduling appointments, point of collections, answering telephones, complete insurance forms for coverage and pre‐determinations, etc.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and keeps equipment and working area clean at all times.
• Arranges instruments, materials, medications and hands to dentist as needed.
• Takes care of lab cases, send out and receive.
• Completes insurance forms for coverage and any other administrative duties.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees