Orthodontic Assistant

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Mike Mizell Orthodontist is looking for a experienced, motivated, and hardworking Registered Dental Assistant to join our team! This is a full time position that offers retirement plan, paid vacation, health benefits and other great incentives; Find your career with us!
• Assist with all phases of orthodontic treatment as directed by the Doctors and/or treatment plan.
• Prepare teeth for the placement of brackets and bands.
• Prepare and secure orthodontic wires.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and appliance care.
• Help motivate patients to achieve the very best results from orthodontic treatment.
• Serve as key communication link between the patient and the orthodontist.
• Make patients feel comfortable, at ease and welcome to the Practice by engaging patient and/or parent in conversation.
• Answer patient/parent questions if appropriate or refer them to the Doctor or another staff member who can assist them.
• Complete accurate notes in patient records as required.
• Sterilize, set up and prepare orthodontic equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines.
• Maintain clean, neat work area. Restock supplies as needed.
• Follow OSHA guidelines and maintain safe and effective working habits; report any unsafe instruments or procedures to the Practice Manager.
• Maintain confidentiality of Patient PHI and any other related information according to Practice privacy practices and HIPAA.
• Maintain acceptable standards for waste of orthodontic equipment and supplies
• Serve as back up to front desk as needed, answer phones and schedule appointments.
• Work rotating on-call schedule holidays, evenings, or weekends.
• Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to assigned work schedules and office policies.
• Must be flexible.
• Regular attendance of continuing education courses.
• Must maintain certification and/or license renewals as required by state.
• Must excel in forward thinking to anticipate the needs of the patient and our dental team.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned by management
Requirements
Requirements
• Must be comfortable in a face paced, quickly changing environment.
• Strong organization, interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Comfortable interacting with the public.
• As a condition of employment, qualified applicants will be subject to a background check, including criminal history, driving history and character references.
Education and Experience
• Current license and/or successful passage of state boards.
• EFDA Certification
• CPR Certification
• Successful passage of radiation exam.
• Minimum two to four (2-4) years of relevant experience, preferably in the specialty.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up-to 50 pounds.
• Exposure of hazards to eyes, lungs, and other body parts.
• Exposure to chemicals and potentially hazardous materials.
• Must wear protective equipment (e.g. goggles, gloves, masks) to protect eyes, handle hot objects, or to avoid inhaling dust.
• Excellent speaking and listening skills, requiring the perception of speech.
• Must have high finger dexterity to perform duties involving work on the computer and with instruments.
Equipment Used
• General office equipment (e.g. computer).
• Autoclave
• Ultrasonic
• Hand pieces, suction and a variety of instruments
• General lab equipment (e.g. model trimmer, etc.)
• X-ray equipment