Job Posting for Traveling Orthodontic Assistant at Specialty Dental Brands-UT
Description
With the support of the Practice Manager and Clinic Coordinator, assist to ensure the smooth and successful running of the clinic.
To be responsible in assisting to produce performance and quality standards within the Orthodontic Clinic, delivered through customer service skills, attention to detail and common sense.
To be responsible for the maintenance of the practice’s equipment located within the clinic, reporting any issues to the Practice Manager.
Duties include:
Help to maintain patient flow pattern by seating patients promptly and begin procedures
Place separators, elastic chains, and wires.
Prepare teeth for bonding of braces and Invisalign attachments
Scales cement and checks patient for loose brackets or bonds Monitor oral hygiene of patients, instructs on correct brushing
Deliver all instruments to sterilization to be sterilized
Keeps drawers stocked, clean, and replenished Debriefs patient and parents after appointments Take X-rays, CBCT, iTero scans, and impressions.
Charts notes for patients seen, Chart scheduling of next appointment type needed and the weeks out
Answers any questions for parents regarding treatment
Assists Orthodontist in any given procedure
Anticipates what doctor may need during appointment and takes action
Cleans chair and moves around clinic with sense of urgency
Back up Sterilization
Preforms side tasks daily and/or monthly as assigned by Clinic Coordinator
Attends all other staff meetings and Daily Huddles.
Abide by established office policies and procedures
Representing the practice in a positive way inside and outside of the office.
Requirements
At least 1 year of dental assisting experience is required (orthodontics preferred)
be self-motivated, organized, and have a positive attitude
possess great understanding of dental terminology
have excellent communication and written skills
have excellent public relations skills
work well with patients and team
be experienced in delivering high-level customer service
Committed to the position arriving on time daily and staying late as needed.
Must have a valid drivers license and a reliable form of transportation. This role involves traveling between our Stansbury Park, Bountiful and Park City locations.
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