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Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Job Overview
Pediatric Dentistry of Poughkeepsie is hiring a part-time orthodontic assistant to join our team on Fridays starting Mid-May! We are looking for someone who is experienced, detail oriented and dedicated to the care and happiness of our patients. This person must enjoy working as a team and building relationships with our patients and our community.

Read more about us at our website! https://pdofpoughkeepsie.com/

Responsibilities

  • Greeting patients and/or parents and seating them for their appointments, while making them feel comfortable and/or excited about their treatment!
  • Taking x-rays, extra-oral and intra-oral photos, and scanning people’s teeth using a digital scanner.
  • Educating parents/patients about their treatment. For example, how to brush around the braces to prevent cavities.
  • Helping prepare the clinic at the start of the day, and preparing the treatment operatories prior to the patient’s appointment
  • Cleaning/sterilizing the operatories and equipment after the appointments.
  • Entering chart notes regarding the day’s appointment and notes regarding the next appointment.
  • Preparing the patient’s teeth for bonding braces.
  • Placing and removing arch wires, placing and cementing certain types of appliances like space maintainers or expanders.

Qualifications

  • Previous Orthodontic Assisting experience
  • Fluency in English; other languages are a plus
  • Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
  • Works Well with Others in a Team Environment with a Positive Attitude
  • Adaptable and Flexible Approach to Work

Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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