PRN Orthodontic Assistant

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta • Sandy Springs, GA

12d

About The Position

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 Experience Experience in pediatrics Education High school graduate and graduate of an accredited orthodontic assistant training program or related experience Certification Summary Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Familiarity with standard pediatric orthodontic procedures and techniques Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Requirements

• Experience in pediatrics
• 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

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

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