Orthodontics Assistant
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:
Position SummaryAssist Doctor, set up and maintenance of equipment, prepare patient for treatment from beginning to end of orthodontic patient appointment.
Essential FunctionsTo accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist Doctor during orthodontic procedures.
Record treatment information in patient records.
Chart existing and proposed treatment in Dolphin.
Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
Is responsible for x-ray sensor care and guidelines.
Take and record medical and dental histories of patients.
Assist Doctor in management of medical or orthodontic emergencies.
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by Doctor.
Dismiss patients with proper hand offs to other departments.
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and orthodontic care.
May be designated as the Orthodontic Clinical Inventory Administrator.
This duty is required to conduct orthodontic supply inventory, order supplies and track budgets for inventory in the orthodontic office.
Assist in the removal of braces and clean up, delivery of full bonding, bonded retainers, bands and clear aligners.
Must be able to take diagnosable series 8 photographs, panoramic x-rays, cephalometric x-rays, and impressions.
Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Pour, trim, and polish study casts, prepare whitening trays and essix retainers.
Clean and polish removable appliances.
Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
Complies with:
Dental Depot policies and procedures; OSHA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and HIPAA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Position may be required to relocate to other Dental Depot clinics either permanently or on a short term basis due to office needs, on an as needed basis at the discretion of Management.
This position may complete other Administrative and Maintenance tasks as assigned by Management.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, body fluids, blood borne pathogens, and the risk of radiation.
The noise level is usually moderate.
As the ortho practice is heavily dependent on scheduling, the general environment can become hectic at times.
Therefore, the employee must be able to handle effectively the normal anxieties associated with the job.
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included.
It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described.
It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities.
Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.
What You Will Receive Comprehensive healthcare plan with three choices Vision coverage Dental care PTO and Sick time (based on State law) 401k Professional environment where you are encouraged to grow your career! How You Will FeelWe want Dental Depot to be a place you'll want to be and stay.
Being part of our team means you'll get to:
Grow:
Grow your experience through professional development and the use of certifications.
Dental Depot will pay for certification tests for our DAs, HAs, and OAs! We also have career pathing set up for the growth and development of your career.
Learn:
Learn about the latest in Dental Practices through engaging activities with dentists with years of experience!Influence:
Be part of a team that is not afraid to challenge the status quo and always seeks out opportunities to evolve and develop ways of working to pursue our cultural values.
Belong:
Experience a fantastic place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for each other.
Requirements:
Education:
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED):
Required
Experience:
Completion of Dental Assisting Program or minimum one year experience as a Dental Assistant.
Certifications & Licenses:
Current Oklahoma Dental Assisting Permit Required.
Radiation Safety and Protection Permit Required within 6 months of employment with Dental Depot.
Coronal Polishing and Topical Fluoride Permit Required within 6 months of eligibility.
Computer Skills:
Efficiently operates assigned computer software and other equipment, including Eaglesoft, Dolphin and Microsoft Office Suite.
Other Requirements:
Must have a valid driver's license, proof of valid vehicle insurance and must have annual Motor Vehicle Record Check, as a condition of employment if employee operates any Company owned vehicles or drives their own personal vehicle for Company business purposes.
Understands HIPAA to ensure patient privacy.
Clear understanding of sterilization system and infection control.
Always use protective personal equipment according to State of Oklahoma and Federal guidelines.
Must have knowledge of CDT Codes and pass the bi-annual Dental Depot CDT codes test.
Position Qualifications Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
Recommended Skills Active Listening Adaptability Administration Attention To Detail Clinical Works Coaching And Mentoring Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Position SummaryAssist Doctor, set up and maintenance of equipment, prepare patient for treatment from beginning to end of orthodontic patient appointment.
Essential FunctionsTo accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist Doctor during orthodontic procedures.
Record treatment information in patient records.
Chart existing and proposed treatment in Dolphin.
Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
Is responsible for x-ray sensor care and guidelines.
Take and record medical and dental histories of patients.
Assist Doctor in management of medical or orthodontic emergencies.
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by Doctor.
Dismiss patients with proper hand offs to other departments.
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and orthodontic care.
May be designated as the Orthodontic Clinical Inventory Administrator.
This duty is required to conduct orthodontic supply inventory, order supplies and track budgets for inventory in the orthodontic office.
Assist in the removal of braces and clean up, delivery of full bonding, bonded retainers, bands and clear aligners.
Must be able to take diagnosable series 8 photographs, panoramic x-rays, cephalometric x-rays, and impressions.
Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Pour, trim, and polish study casts, prepare whitening trays and essix retainers.
Clean and polish removable appliances.
Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
Complies with:
Dental Depot policies and procedures; OSHA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and HIPAA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Position may be required to relocate to other Dental Depot clinics either permanently or on a short term basis due to office needs, on an as needed basis at the discretion of Management.
This position may complete other Administrative and Maintenance tasks as assigned by Management.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, body fluids, blood borne pathogens, and the risk of radiation.
The noise level is usually moderate.
As the ortho practice is heavily dependent on scheduling, the general environment can become hectic at times.
Therefore, the employee must be able to handle effectively the normal anxieties associated with the job.
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included.
It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described.
It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities.
Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.
What You Will Receive Comprehensive healthcare plan with three choices Vision coverage Dental care PTO and Sick time (based on State law) 401k Professional environment where you are encouraged to grow your career! How You Will FeelWe want Dental Depot to be a place you'll want to be and stay.
Being part of our team means you'll get to:
Grow:
Grow your experience through professional development and the use of certifications.
Dental Depot will pay for certification tests for our DAs, HAs, and OAs! We also have career pathing set up for the growth and development of your career.
Learn:
Learn about the latest in Dental Practices through engaging activities with dentists with years of experience!Influence:
Be part of a team that is not afraid to challenge the status quo and always seeks out opportunities to evolve and develop ways of working to pursue our cultural values.
Belong:
Experience a fantastic place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for each other.
Requirements:
Education:
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED):
Required
Experience:
Completion of Dental Assisting Program or minimum one year experience as a Dental Assistant.
Certifications & Licenses:
Current Oklahoma Dental Assisting Permit Required.
Radiation Safety and Protection Permit Required within 6 months of employment with Dental Depot.
Coronal Polishing and Topical Fluoride Permit Required within 6 months of eligibility.
Computer Skills:
Efficiently operates assigned computer software and other equipment, including Eaglesoft, Dolphin and Microsoft Office Suite.
Other Requirements:
Must have a valid driver's license, proof of valid vehicle insurance and must have annual Motor Vehicle Record Check, as a condition of employment if employee operates any Company owned vehicles or drives their own personal vehicle for Company business purposes.
Understands HIPAA to ensure patient privacy.
Clear understanding of sterilization system and infection control.
Always use protective personal equipment according to State of Oklahoma and Federal guidelines.
Must have knowledge of CDT Codes and pass the bi-annual Dental Depot CDT codes test.
Position Qualifications Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
Recommended Skills Active Listening Adaptability Administration Attention To Detail Clinical Works Coaching And Mentoring Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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