Orthodontic Assistant Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Orthodontic Assistant to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations;
- Assist in placing/removing orthodontic appliances; take full records including panos, cephs, and 3-D scans;
- Obtain current dental history and/or records from patient;
- Prepare tray setups for regular appointments, IB appointments / maintain adequate supply levels;
- Take impressions for retainer creation;
- Empower and educate patients on maintaining great orthodontic care;
- Celebrate the patient’s journey throughout treatment;
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and appliance care;
- Complete accurate notes in patient records as required;
- Maintains acceptable standards for waste of orthodontic equipment and supplies;
- Maintain good attendance and arrive on time ready and prepared to perform job functions daily;
- Prepare and secure orthodontic wires;
- Be professional and courteous at all times to patients, visitors and/or co-workers, treating them with dignity and respect at all times;
- Answer patient/parent questions if appropriate or refer them to the Doctor or another staff member who can assist them;
- Maintain clean, neat work area. Restock supplies as needed.
Requirements:
- Current Registered Dental Assistant certificate;
- No travel required for this position;
- Excellent positive attitude and customer service skills;
- Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment;
- Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs as required;
- Current Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) certificate;
- This position alternates time between two locations;
- 1 year as an assistant in the dental field preferred;
- Strong patient care/customer service orientation with ability to demonstrate care and patience;
- Positive attitude with ability to work independently and in a team setting;
- This position alternates time between our Casper locations;
- This position occasionally alternates time between our South Elgin, Schaumburg, and Hampshire locations;
- This position alternates time between our Austin and Cedar Park locations;
- Ability and willingness to travel to various clinics within the area each week;
- Current Registered Dental Assistant certificate with radiology.