Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Job description

Access Dental

Job Description: Our dental practice is looking for full-time Orthodontic assistant to provide cheerful, superior service to our valued patients. You need excellent interpersonal communication skills in order to contribute to the team, as well as motivate and instruct patients on optimal oral health. You will also assist in general dentistry as needed.

The ideal candidate thrives on organization and understands the value of supporting others. If you are enthusiastic, friendly, and a quick learner, please email your resume. Don't wait -- we have immediate openings for the right person. Registered Dental Assistants certification required; experience in dental field preferred buy not required.

Education:

· High school diploma or equivalent

· RDA certificate (REQUIRED) unless recent grad from Accredited Dental Assistant School (less than 1 year)

Skills:

· Dental health maintenance

- able to perform braces adjustments

- Putting on wires/Bonding

· Use of dental technology

· Patient services

· Radiology

· Composite restoration

· Tooth charting

Responsibilities:

· Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.

· Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.

· Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.

· Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.

· Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.

Access Dental provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
We take all CDC recommendations seriously in order to protect our patients and staff. Employees, patients, and visitors are temperature screened and are required to wear face masks.'
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Ortho Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Orthodontic Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Harlingen, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $25