Meridian - Dental Assistant - Orthodontics

Overview:

Howell Orthodontics is looking for a motivated, outgoing Orthodontic Dental Assistant that enjoys working with teens/pre-teens and friendly assistant to join our team! Must be able to work in a fast paced office and always maintain a great attitude and superior customer service.

The primary role of the orthodontic dental assistant is to provide clinical care and ensure a positive experience for our patients. This includes welcoming the patient to the office, seating them, reading the chart, setting up for the doctor and communicating with patients to educate and motivate them throughout the treatment process.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for the following:

• Greet and engage patients with respect and a smile.
• Ensure patients are well informed and comfortable
• before, during, and after their appointment
• about their treatment and oral health.
• Take and process dental radiographs, impressions and intraoral photos.
• Prepares and sterilizes treatment room and equipment.
• Provide chair-side assistance to Providers during treatment procedures.
• Documents orthodontic care services by charting in patients’ records.
• Assist the orthodontist in assessing a patient's teeth and implementing a plan to

• Perform routine orthodontic duties, including cleaning and adjusting orthodontic

• Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric working environment.

Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g, OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, Employee Handbook).

Qualifications:

You will be required to possess the following:

• Six (6) or more months of practical experience as an orthodontic assistant.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Completion of a CODA-accredited dental assisting program (Preferred).
• Quick learner with problem solving skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Technical and troubleshooting skills for software applications used for charting, patient records,

• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in fitting bands and brackets, tying in arch

• Desire and ability to learn new skills and be a team player.
• Commitment to being punctual and reporting to work on time.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the desire for professional growth.
• Be organized and possess a superior knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology.

Pay Range: USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Hr.