Orthodontic Assistant - Willing To Train (Bilingual) Traveling

Community Dental Partners•Palestine, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Willing to Train Orthodontic Assistant will support doctors during treatment exams and all necessary functions. Assistants are responsible for performing all duties of an Orthodontic Dental Assistant while providing quality customer service and maintaining a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers and patients alike. This position will be responsible for and do the following:

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of dental terminology and dental procedures preferrred but not a must
Familiar with Sterilization
Familiar with OSHA guidelines and procedures
Experience in a professional environment with direct patient contact preferred
Previous experience not required

Responsibilities

Greet and prepare patients for dental care
Assist the orthodontist at the chair while they are engaged in any treatment of patients
Excellent communication skills
Must anticipate the orthodontist's needs and be prepared for the next steps
Removal and placement of arch wires
Tooth preparation prior to bonding
Accurate computer charting
Sterilization of chairs and instruments
Responsible for oral hygiene instructions
Placement and removal of brackets
Take panoramic and cephalometric x-rays as well as oral photographs
Undertake lab tasks as instructed