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