Orthodontics Dental Assistant
About The Position
Dental Associates is hiring an Orthodontics Dental Assistant to support providers and patients in the Orthodontics department. The role includes assisting with exams and complex treatment, patient education, clinical documentation, imaging, operatory preparation, sterilization, and supply ordering. The position requires travel to the Sturtevant Clinic on Thursdays. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday off; and one Saturday per month from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Dental Associates describes its culture as focused on giving patients a dental home and providing employees with career opportunities. Founded in 1974, it is a family- and dentist-owned dental group practice with 14 offices in Wisconsin.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Effective interpersonal skills to maintain rapport with patients, dentists, and other staff members.
- Good customer service skills and the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Dental Assistant experience or completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program.
- Knowledge of state dental practice requirements, including X-ray proficiency and OSHA training.
Responsibilities
- Assist the provider throughout exams, including complex treatment, surgery, and operatory-related care.
- Explain treatment procedures to patients and confirm their understanding.
- Review and help patients update their medical history on an iPad.
- Assist the provider with patient education.
- Take patient blood pressure readings and X-rays and radiographs.
- Monitor oxygen levels when nitrous or IV is administered.
- Make impressions and fabricate crowns as instructed.
- Prepare and record clinical notes, charting, and patient records.
- Prepare the operatory for patient exams, sterilize instruments, and disinfect the operatory.
- Order dental supplies.
- Provide coverage for Dental Services Representatives during absences or high-volume periods.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage of $20.00–$26.00, plus annual increases.
- Yearly allowance for shoes and scrubs.
- Mentorship and additional compensation for becoming a mentor.
- Paid vacation and paid holidays.
- Continuing education offerings.
- Medical insurance with an optional Health Savings Account through Associated Bank.
- Dental coverage: diagnostic and preventive services covered at 100%; basic and restorative coverage for immediate family.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k).
- Company-paid short-term disability.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Critical illness coverage.
- Hospital indemnity coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
