Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Orthodontic Dental Assistant $300 Signing Bonus!

• Are you ready to make a fresh start?
• Are you an upbeat person that works well with patients and your teammates?
• Does it give you a smile when helping others improve theirs?
• Our team does not just change smiles – we improve the lives of families every day.
• Working with us means being challenged and being proud of what you do.
• It means being a mentor and a friend.
• It means being part of a change that starts with each patient.
• Our compassion and drive make us the best at what we do every day.
• This is the time to join an amazing group where you will be a part of making smiles happen every day and help us give back to the community through our Foundation and philanthropic projects.
• If this is YOU, MyOrthodontist would love to meet you!

Responsibilities

• Assist Doctor with orthodontic treatment in accordance with state regulations.
• Take complete records including, digital scans, diagnostic x-rays and photos
• Educate patients on oral healthcare of braces, aligners and/or their appliances.
• Accurately chart and document all notes pertaining to the patient during the exam and treatment set forth by the Company guidelines.
• Review the patient’s chart, medical history and treatment plan and consent forms prior to treatment, identify any potential concerns for you and the Doctor to consider.
• Complete chair-side duties efficiently, paying attention to detail.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, set up trays.
• Communicate with parents/patients at the end of each visit to address concerns and answer treatment questions.
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
• Attend and participate in all office meetings, continuing education events and morning huddles.
• Take impressions or bite registrations, pour and fabricate Essix retainers, stints and/or study models
• Stock drawers, clean, set up/break down patient chairs daily.
• Be compliant with state and federal OSHA laws, infection control, safety standards in the office and operatory.