Orthodontic Assistant

Responsibilities:
- Assist the orthodontist in providing patient care and treatment during orthodontic procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments and equipment
- Take and develop dental X-rays
- Maintain accurate patient records using dental software systems such as Dolphin Cloud
- Assist with patient assessment, including taking vital signs and recording medical history
- Provide support to the orthodontist during procedures by passing instruments, taking notes, and providing patient comfort
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-treatment care

Skills:
- Proficiency in using dental software systems such as Dolphin Cloud
- Familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy, and dental coding
- Ability to take accurate dental X-rays and develop them for analysis
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to maintain accurate patient records
- Excellent communication skills to interact with patients and provide clear instructions on oral hygiene practices

Note: While not all skills mentioned are required for this position, having knowledge or experience in these areas would be beneficial.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and skills. The role may require additional tasks as assigned by the orthodontist or office manager.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 24 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Dental Assisting Expericne: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Dental Assistant License for State of Washington (Required)

Work Location: In person