Orthodontic Assistant/Dental Assistant

ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT

Barden Orthodontics, S.C. is a well established and growing practice. Our mission is to work together as a team to provide compassionate and exemplary orthodontic care to every patient we see. Our office is state of the art and modern.

This position is for a four day work week (Monday through Thursday), in a great location.

If you are an enthusiastic orthodontic/dental assistant who enjoys working with children, adults and a great team, we are the office for you! Experience with orthodontic assisting is preferred, however we are willing to coach and train the right Dental Assistant to expand their skill set into the fantastic world of orthodontics. Must be self-motivated, willing to take direction, and go the extra mile. Great interpersonal skills and the ability to function as a reliable team member are required.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Patient Management Duties

• Turn on/off mechanical equipment
• Set up treatment rooms for procedures
• Greet patients and their parents when they arrive and monitor arrival time
• Escort patients to treatment chairs
• Seat patients in treatment rooms
• Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable
• Ensure patients are always attended
• Anticipate and assist doctor’s needs
• Review the patient’s oral hygiene status with them at each appointment
• Go through oral hygiene instructions with patients
• Take orthodontic records (radiographs, pictures and impressions)
• Make impressions
• Place separators
• Fit bands on posterior teeth
• Prepare the patient for bonding (cleaning teeth, placing cheek retractors, etching, applying primer)
• Mix dental materials
• Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
• Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s chart
• Escort patients from the treatment room
• Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by doctor
• Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary
• Monitor patient flow
• Notify Administrative Assistant if a patient should be called in the evening after a difficult appointment

Treatment Room and Sterilization Duties

• Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean
• Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
• Keep all counters, cabinets, sinks, windows, and floors clean
• Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations
• Sterilize all instruments and hand pieces according to OSHA regulations
• Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized
• Ensure that lab slips are labeled correctly for orthodontic laboratory cases
• Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment
• Maintain dental office emergency kits
• Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol

Records/Inventory Duties

• Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with state and federal requirements, including the HIPAA privacy and security regulations
• Accurately file patient information
• Finish study models
• Monitor inventory and work with treatment coordinator/office manager/doctor to order dental office supplies as needed
• Ensure that treatment rooms are stocked at all times

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Attended dental assisting program preferred and/or dental assisting experience required.
• Proficient computer and word processing skills.
• Proficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Posses ability to work well with various and all patients/general public.
• Posses ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of dental terminology preferred, but not required.

Clinical Setting:

• Specialty Clinic

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person