Traveling Ortho Dental Assistant

Willamette Dental•Springfield, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

With emphasis on patient comfort and satisfaction, the orthodontic dental assistant must be proficient with general assisting (orthodontic and/or Invisalign experience preferred) to provide the Orthodontist with assistance in the delivery of dental care and service in order to achieve the best possible treatment for the patient. Perform all dental procedures permitted consistent with the applicable state laws and regulations. Flexibility to travel to other WD locations within a reasonable range as described in our Travel Policy as needed based on business need. Reliable and predictable attendance is essential. Willamette Dental cannot efficiently provide services to our members and patients without our employees being at work at their scheduled work time.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and credentials to function as a Dental Assistant per state requirements.
Holds appropriate credentials per state regulations.
In Oregon – current Oregon certification for Dental Radiology Proficiency.
In Washington – Registered Dental Assistant at hire.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an ADA accredited dental assisting program or an approved dental assisting program with externship.
Orthodontic and/or Invisalign experience preferred.
Oregon EFODA (Expanded Function Orthodontic Dental Assistant) within 90 days of hire.
In Idaho – EFDA (Expanded Function Dental Assistant) preferred.
Sealant certification.

Responsibilities

Change orthodontic wires, appliances and other apparatus’ as directed by the orthodontist.
Prepare and maintain instruments, equipment and materials for all dental procedures, while ensuring our patients are as relaxed and comfortable as possible.
Counsel out patients in post-operative care and general oral health, as well as demonstrate an understanding of evidence based dentistry.
Take dental radiographs and upload to axiUm.
Ask about the patient’s medical history and take blood pressure and pulse.
Take impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts; pour and trim patient study models as needed.
Clean and sterilize all instruments used in accordance with Company policies and OSHA/WISHA regulations described in the protocol manual.
Maintain clean and organized sterilization area.
Wear protective clothing, gloves, masks and eyewear. Strict adherence to Willamette Dental’s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policy. This includes, but is not limited to the use of N95 respirators and other PPE as required by regulatory bodies and company policy.