Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Smile Land Dental Care LLC•Malden, MA

1d•$26 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

This is a travel position requiring travel between Roslindale, Malden, and Waltham, MA. Preference will be given to candidates able to travel to additional locations: Westborough, Norwood, and Taunton, MA. We are thrilled to announce we have exciting new opportunities for an Orthodontic Assistant to join our travel Ortho team. Our Orthodontic team sees patients in General and Pediatric Offices. Orthodontic experience is preferred but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate with a positive, team-oriented attitude and schedule flexibility!

Requirements

MA Dental Assistant License
Radiology Certificate
CPR

Nice To Haves

Orthodontic experience preferred
Positive, team-oriented attitude
Schedule flexibility

Responsibilities

Room and instrument sterilization
Review patient charts at the beginning of the shift and review all health history forms with patients, updating as needed.
Greet and escort patient to operatory, seat patient and confirm proper setup available for procedure to be performed.
Demonstrate care and concern for patients at all times.
Perform clinical procedures, including taking extra oral and intra oral x-rays
Provide patient education, oral hygiene instruction and demonstration as needed. Make sure the patient/parent receives and understands all post-operative instructions.
Pour impressions, separate models from impression trays, trim models; fabricate appliances
Escort patient to check-out area and give scheduling information to front desk personnel.
Adhere to all CDA policies and procedures regarding code of conduct, attendance, appearance, administrative requests, confidentiality, etc.
Ensures departmental compliance with CDA’s safety, OSHA and HIPAA programs in conjunction with program coordinators.
Be flexible in willingness to adapt schedule to practice needs.