Orthodontic Assistant

Company: Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry
Location: Apex
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

About the Practice:Are YOU:PassionateEmpatheticDynamicOutstandingWE are:CompassionateAuthenticRowdy (at times)One-of-a-kindLeadersInclusiveNurturingAppreciativeAt Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry in Apex, NC, we believe that every person, every job and every day is important! If you believe that too, we'd love to meet you!Job Description:The job of an orthodontic clinical assistant is to ensure that each patient consistently receives outstanding, individualized service at each treatment appointment.Responsibilities:Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of each clinical day engaged and ready to participate in team morning meetingEnsure that patients have an excellent experience by providing care in a patient-friendly environment. This includes bringing patients back on time for their scheduled appointment and greeting and acknowledging each patient by name at the treatment appointment.The goal of the assistant is to, over time, get to know the patients and interact with families on an individual level (i.e. team member remembers things about each patient)Serve as chairside clinical assistant, demonstrating proficiency in all areas of orthodontic assisting including, but not limited to, photographs, radiographs (panoramic and lateral cephalogram), impressions, digital scanning (iTero), reties, wire changes, initial bracket placement and bracket repositioning, expander placement/checks, aligner and retainer delivery and checks, and Essix retainer fabricationDemonstrate proficiency in orthodontic language and terminology such that clinical assistant can type chart notes using the terms and abbreviations used by the practiceDemonstrate proficiency in orthodontic practice management software such that assistant can schedule next visit chairside and cover telephone to help the administrative team when necessaryEfficiently run clinical chair to see 12-15 patients per day in a timely mannerProvide instructions to patients/parents throughout orthodontic treatmentThis includes initial expander instructions, adjustment to braces instructions, oral hygiene instructions at the start of and throughout treatment, initial aligner instructions, and retainer instructionsAssist in instrument sterilization via cold sterile, dry-heat, and autoclave methodsWork with other team members, both clinical and administrative, to help the day run smoothlyAny other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the doctorQualifications:Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates)Dental x-ray certificationBenefits Offered:In return for providing an excellent patient experience, we offer a great benefits package to include health and dental benefits, 401(k), holiday pay and paid time off.Salary Range: $18-30 per hour Requisition Number: 2024-12953by Jobble

Keywords: Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry, Cary , Orthodontic Assistant, Other , Apex, North Carolina