What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Assistant position at Feldman Orthodontics?
We are looking for a professional, responsible and motivated Orthodontic Dental Assistant who is ready to help change the lives of our patients, be a part of a team and grow personally and professionally within our team!
All applicants must be hard working, organized, highly motivated and detail oriented. Applicants must also have exceptional people skills and a professional demeanor.
Key responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Perform all chair side orthodontic procedures efficiently along with assisting the orthodontist.
- Efficiently direct patient flow through teamwork and communication.
- Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient.
- Demonstrate proper sterilization, biohazard and infection control procedures in compliance with protocol.
- Demonstrate knowledge of dental instruments, treatment equipment and proper tray setups.
- Take X-rays.
- Demonstrate proper placing, ligating and removing arch wires, fitting and removing bands, curing, taking impressions, placing elastics, separators and changing ties.
- iTero Scanning
- Perform all necessary lab procedures.
- Responsible for restocking treatment areas/carts and dental related inventory.
- Perform basic computer functions.
- Other duties as assigned.
We offer a very competitive salary and benefits package. Pay is based on experience.
DANB RHS Certification - required
DANB ICE Certification - required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- DANB RHS certification (Preferred)
- DANB ICE certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location