Orthodontic/Sleep Apnea Assistant

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is seeking a full-time Orthodontic Assistant for its affiliated Ohio State Dental Faculty Practice. The Orthodontic Assistant will be responsible for chairside assistance in placement of brackets, bands, archwires, auxiliary components to archwires, and appliances for bite correction; delivering clear aligner trays; educating the patient on all aspects of orthodontic treatment; cleaning and sterilizing instruments and operatories; exposing digital dental radiographs and intraoral scanning; taking intraoral impressions and completing all lab work as necessary; completing training and maintaining the fabrication, trimming, and sterilization of clear aligner trays; chairside assisting with Obstructive Sleep Apnea patients and completing all related tasks; charting into the electronic health record including medical history and medication list; all other tasks as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Certification or vocational training may be required
• 2 years of relevant experience required in an orthodontic practice setting
• Current Ohio State Dental Board Dental Assistant Radiographer certification
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• 2 years’ experience with Orthodontic or Dental EHR

Nice To Haves

• 2-4 years’ experience in an orthodontic practice setting
• Sleep apnea knowledge/assisting experience
• 2 years’ experience with Orthodontic or Dental HER
• Digital scanning experience
• Clear aligner tray fabrication knowledge and experience

Responsibilities

• Chairside assistance in placement of brackets, bands, archwires, auxiliary components to archwires, and appliances for bite correction
• Delivering clear aligner trays
• Educating the patient on all aspects of orthodontic treatment
• Cleaning and sterilizing instruments and operatories
• Exposing digital dental radiographs and intraoral scanning
• Taking intraoral impressions and completing all lab work as necessary
• Completing training and maintaining the fabrication, trimming, and sterilization of clear aligner trays
• Chairside assisting with Obstructive Sleep Apnea patients and completing all related tasks
• Charting into the electronic health record including medical history and medication list
• All other tasks as needed

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED