Orthodontic Clinical Assistant / RDA

Greater Chattanooga Orthodontics•Chattanooga, TN

82d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking high performers with the BEST ATTITUDES! The Clinical Assistant performs all clinical assistant operations while maintaining a successful work relationship with the doctor, dental/ office team and patients by providing excellent customer service.

Requirements

High performers with the best attitudes
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to maintain a successful work relationship with the doctor, dental/office team, and patients
Ability to prepare teeth for final bonding of brackets
Ability to remove orthodontic appliances and/or brackets as prescribed
Ability to remove ligatures and wires from brackets
Ability to fit orthodontic bands
Ability to take x-rays as prescribed
Ability to take alginate impressions as prescribed
Ability to pour, trim, and polish impression casts
Ability to record treatment rendered in the patient's chart and charge out all procedures
Ability to instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control
Ability to handle hazardous chemicals in a safe manner
Ability to participate in cleaning duties
Ability to ensure proper clinical supply levels
Ability to treat patients, visitors, and co-workers with respect and courtesy
Ability to communicate with patients and parents effectively
Ability to participate in teamwork
Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner
Proactive and continuous improvement in conflict resolution skills and problem-solving techniques
Organized, motivated, committed, and self-directed
Ability to use assigned computer software and other equipment
Ability to complete annual education and/or licensing requirements
Dependable job attendance
Adherence to all safety and infection control rules
Use of appropriate safety equipment
Compliance with OSHA and HIPPA guidelines
Maintenance of confidential information
Proactive in identifying and addressing needs or improvements

Responsibilities

Greet patients in waiting area and escort them to the operatory
Assist the orthodontist during examinations and procedures
Prepare for procedures by organizing instruments and equipment
Prepare teeth for final bonding of brackets by the doctor
Remove orthodontic appliances and/or brackets as prescribed by the doctor
Remove ligatures and wires from brackets
Fit orthodontic bands
Take x-rays as prescribed
Take alginate impressions as prescribed
Pour, trim, and polish impression casts
Record treatment rendered in the patient’s chart and charge out all procedures
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control
Handle hazardous chemicals in a safe manner
Participate in cleaning duties assigned to clinical assistants and as needed
Ensure proper clinical supply levels
Treat patients, visitors, and co-workers with respect and courtesy
Communicate with the patients and parents effectively
Participate in teamwork
Communicate in a courteous and professional manner
Proactively and continuously improve conflict resolution skills and problem solving techniques in managing interpersonal conflict and patient complaint
Be organized, motivated, committed, and self-directed
Demonstrate ability to use assigned computer software and other equipment
Complete annual education and/or licensing requirements if applicable
Maintain dependable job attendance
Adhere to all safety and infection control rules
Use appropriate safety equipment
Comply with OSHA and HIPPA guidelines and maintain confidential information
Proactively look for things that need to be done or improved, and take action towards doing so or bringing to the attention of management