PRN Orthodontic Assistant

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s. Job Description States the responsibilities he/she will be expected to perform and against which he/she will be evaluated. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Have questions about the recruitment process? Check out What to Expect.

Requirements

• High school graduate and graduate of an accredited orthodontic assistant training program or related experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
• Familiarity with standard pediatric orthodontic procedures and techniques

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pediatrics

Responsibilities

• Coordinates care of the pediatric orthodontic patient.
• Assists the pediatric dentist and orthodontist according to the rules of the Georgia Board of Dentistry Chapter 150-0.
• Maintains dental/orthodontic equipment and instruments.
• Keeps operatories, lab, and dark room neat and clean in accordance with infection control guidelines.
• Maintains records of sterilization for dental autoclave.
• Maintains logs of equipment maintenance.
• Maintains inventories of dental/orthodontic supplies.
• Maintains emergency supplies log as scheduled on rotational basis.
• Assists hygienists in routine maintenance of x-ray processor if needed.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees