Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Orthodontic Assistant Travel Position

This is a travel position. Travel between Norwood, Westborough, and Taunton MA is required. Preference given to candidates able to travel to additional locations: Roslindale, Malden, and Waltham. We are thrilled to announce we have exciting new opportunities for an Orthodontic Assistant to join our travel Ortho team. Our Orthodontic team sees patients in General and Pediatric Offices. Orthodontic experience is preferred but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate with a positive, team-oriented attitude and schedule flexibility!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Some clinical responsibilities:

• Room and instrument sterilization
• Review patient charts at the beginning of the shift and review all health history forms with patients, updating as needed.
• Greet and escort patient to operatory, seat patient and confirm proper setup available for procedure to be performed.
• Demonstrate care and concern for patients at all times.
• Perform clinical procedures, including taking extra oral and intra oral x-rays
• Provide patient education, oral hygiene instruction and demonstration as needed. Make sure the patient/parent receives and understands all post-operative instructions.
• Pour impressions, separate models from impression trays, trim models; fabricate appliances
• Escort patient to check-out area and give scheduling information to front desk personnel.

Adhere to all CDA policies and procedures regarding code of conduct, attendance, appearance, administrative requests, confidentiality, etc.

Ensures departmental compliance with CDA's safety, OSHA and HIPAA programs in conjunction with program coordinators.

Be flexible in willingness to adapt schedule to practice needs.

Requirements:

MA Dental Assistant License

Radiology Certificate

CPR

Benefits:

PTO and Sick time (full time team members)

Holiday Pay

Short Term Disability

Vision

Voluntary benefits (life ins, accident ins)

Experience:

Dental Assisting: Ortho experience preferred

Dental Specialty: Orthodontics

Work Remotely: No

Work Location: Travel to multiple locations

*** Job description to be discussed during interview process