Orthodontic Assistant - Red Rock Orthodontics

Job Description

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.