Orthodontic Dental Assistant Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance;
- Obtain current dental histories and/or takes full records including intra-oral pictures, panos, cephs, and 3-D scans;
- Other tasks as needed;
- Place, replace, and remove as needed: archwires, brackets, power chains, O-ties, Invisalign attachments, and orthodontic appliances;
- Take impressions for retainer creation;
- Record patient charting and all doctor notes in the digital patient chart;
- Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations;
- Prepare tray setups for regular appointments and maintain adequate supply levels;
- Empower and educate patients on maintaining great orthodontic care;
- Celebrate the patient’s journey throughout treatment;
- Perform initial bonds on patients.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- No travel required for this position;
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred;
- Will train the right candidate; all levels of experience are considered;
- This position alternates time between our Edwards and Frisco locations;
- 1 year as an assistant in orthodontics;
- Current Registered Dental Assistant certificate;
- This position alternates time between our Rock Hill and Fort Mill locations;
- Will train the right candidate;
- All levels of relevant experience considered (new grad- experienced).