Orthodontic Assistant

Overview

Are you ready to work in a practice where every child is treated with compassion, every family feels welcomed, and every visit is designed to create a positive dental experience.

At Chord Specialty Dental Partners, we believe that empathy, teamwork, and exceptional patient care are at the heart of everything we do. As a proud partner of Chord Specialty Dental Partners, you'll have the support, resources, and opportunities needed to thrive while helping us deliver outstanding care to the communities we serve.

How does this shape your job experience?

We combine our individuality and child-centered dental expertise to practice group dentistry to create healthy smiles and positive experiences that last a lifetime. By working together as one team, we provide compassionate, high-quality care tailored to the unique needs of every child and family.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to work in a pediatric, child-friendly environment
• Review all hygiene patient charts including; reason and necessity of visit, medical history, and x-ray requirement
• Verify patient information with parent or guardian, according to HIPAA privacy standards
• Verify the patient has consent for treatment from parent or guardian
• Advise parent or guardian what to expect in the visit and address any concerns
• Charting all existing/missing teeth, existing restorations, and/or dental procedures
• Obtaining all x-rays necessary in the best quality possible
• Maintaining accurate clinical notes of each visit
• Clean and sterilize all instruments following OSHA and company standards. This includes; scrubbing instruments, packing the instruments and processing them through the statim or autoclave sterilizer
• Must maintain Dental Assisting License in good standing and complete the CE Credits required by state

Qualifications

• Current State of TN RDA License
• Polishing and Radiology Certification
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR Healthcare Provider Certification Preferred
• Dental office experience preferred
• Since this position does require working with children, a criminal background check will be required.

Who we are

Cumberland was formed in 2012 by four dentists with a desire to make a difference. Their vision was to create a company that positively impacts the lives of children. Today we have grown to eight locations in middle Tennessee, all owned by partnering dentists now employing over 150 team members. We utilize the individual strengths of all our employees to create the brand you see today. To make a difference in the lives of our patients by delivering unsurpassed pediatric dental and orthodontic care in a fun, welcoming environment. We aim to create a foundation of optimal oral health for every child and a supportive, inspiring atmosphere for every team member.

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