Orthodontic Dental Assistant

MyOrthodontist•Concord, NC

7h•Onsite

About The Position

MyOrthodontist is seeking an upbeat Orthodontic Dental Assistant who works well with patients and teammates, and enjoys helping others improve their smiles. This role is about changing smiles and improving the lives of families daily, offering a challenging yet rewarding environment. The successful candidate will be a mentor and a friend, contributing to a positive change that starts with each patient. The company values compassion and drive, and is committed to giving back to the community through its Foundation and philanthropic projects. A $300 signing bonus is offered for this full-time position.

Requirements

High school or equivalent
Ability to assist Doctor with orthodontic treatment in accordance with state regulations.
Proficiency in taking complete records including, digital scans, diagnostic x-rays and photos.
Ability to educate patients on oral healthcare of braces, aligners and/or their appliances.
Skill in accurately charting and documenting all notes pertaining to the patient during the exam and treatment set forth by the Company guidelines.
Ability to review patient charts, medical history, treatment plans, and consent forms to identify potential concerns.
Efficiency and attention to detail in completing chair-side duties.
Knowledge and practice of sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment, and setting up trays.
Strong communication skills to interact with parents/patients regarding concerns and treatment questions.
Adherence to HIPAA compliance for patient confidentiality.
Willingness to attend and participate in office meetings, continuing education events, and morning huddles.
Ability to take impressions or bite registrations, pour and fabricate Essix retainers, stints and/or study models.
Ability to stock drawers, clean, and set up/break down patient chairs daily.
Compliance with state and federal OSHA laws, infection control, and safety standards in the office and operatory.
Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

1 year of Ortho Assisting experience
English/Spanish language proficiency

Responsibilities

Assist Doctor with orthodontic treatment in accordance with state regulations.
Take complete records including, digital scans, diagnostic x-rays and photos
Educate patients on oral healthcare of braces, aligners and/or their appliances.
Accurately chart and document all notes pertaining to the patient during the exam and treatment set forth by the Company guidelines.
Review the patient’s chart, medical history and treatment plan and consent forms prior to treatment, identify any potential concerns for you and the Doctor to consider.
Complete chair-side duties efficiently, paying attention to detail.
Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, set up trays.
Communicate with parents/patients at the end of each visit to address concerns and answer treatment questions.
Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
Attend and participate in all office meetings, continuing education events and morning huddles.
Take impressions or bite registrations, pour and fabricate Essix retainers, stints and/or study models
Stock drawers, clean, set up/break down patient chairs daily.
Be compliant with state and federal OSHA laws, infection control, safety standards in the office and operatory.
Additional duties will be assigned to achieve the Company standards and goals as efficiently as possible.