Orthodontic Dental Assistant
About The Position
The practice is seeking an experienced orthodontic dental assistant to support high-quality patient experiences, efficiency, and productivity through sterilization protocols and accurate record keeping. The position is at a single-location, modern orthodontic office in North Central Austin. The practice is owned by Dr. Desai, who is board certified and has been practicing in the same location for years. The role includes preparing instruments and materials, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, assisting the orthodontist, scanning patients with iTERO, providing oral hygiene instructions, maintaining the facility and patient records, and answering calls as needed. The listed wage is $22.00–$27.00 per hour, depending on experience.
Requirements
- Experience with dental or orthodontic assisting, sterilization, and record keeping.
- Strong knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
- Excellent attention to detail and data entry skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort using standard office software and learning orthodontic office software.
- High school diploma or GED.
- First Aid and CPR certification.
Nice To Haves
- Registered Dental Assistant certification.
- Spanish bilingual ability.
Responsibilities
- Set up instruments, equipment, and materials for patients.
- Clean, sterilize, sort, and package instruments.
- Assist the orthodontist through four-handed dentistry.
- Scan patients using iTERO.
- Provide oral hygiene care instructions to new and current patients.
- Help keep the facility clean, stocked, and organized in a team environment.
- Maintain accurate patient records.
- Answer calls when necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
