What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Assistant position at RSDA?
Our well-established and professional privately owned orthodontic practice is looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for our practice in Middlesex County. We are growing and need a clinical assistant to help care for patients. We are searching for an enthusiastic orthodontic dental assistant that loves building and maintaining positive relationships with patients who is flexible, and willing to collaborate with other team members.
Orthodontic experience a plus but not required. We will train the right candidate! Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional customer service, with excellent chair-side manner, while demonstrating teamwork
- Assist the orthodontist with dental procedures, maintain excellent patient service, integrity, flow.
- Review patient chart, document appropriate patient information and health history during the exam and treatment
- Ability to take, develop and “mount” accurate, high quality radiographs/intra-oral photos/orthodontic photos
- Managing appropriate documentation for patient records- photos, notes, follow- up conversations, patient education
- Taking impressions/scans of patients’ teeth
- Removing/replacing wires & bands
- Preparing patients for banding/de-banding
- Clean, sterilize and prepare the equipment and operatory, prior to and after a patient’s appointment.
- Track the incoming and outgoing lab cases, monitor and order supplies.
- Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance, follow safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP (Blood-borne Pathogens) Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment.
- Educate the patients on proper oral hygiene and address their questions and/or concern.
- Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs
Qualifications
- Orthodontic Assistant is preferred, or Registered Dental Assistant with experience working in Orthodontics
Schedule
Our regular office hours are Monday-Thursday (8:00am - 5:00pm).
Benefits
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and the following benefits are available
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- PTO
Please send your resume for review. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
- Orthodontic: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Dental Assisting License (Required)
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $26
