What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Dental Assistant position at Orthodontics?
Qualifications:
-Must be a Registered Dental Assistant with current training certificates
-Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
-X-ray certified
Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
- Take and develop dental x-rays and perform other medical imaging procedures
- Maintain accurate patient records using electronic systems
- Provide chairside assistance to the dentist during procedures
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Take impressions, poor models, make retainers
- Follow HIPAA guidelines to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality
Experience:
-Knowledge and experience with orthodontic assisting preferred
- Knowledge of dental anatomy and terminology
- Familiarity with dental software systems
- Ability to work with MacOS
- Experience working with pediatric patients is a plus
- Ability to operate CAD/CAM systems for digital impressions is a plus
To apply, please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience in dental assisting.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $32