Description

Wave Dental Specialists strives to provide exemplary, personalized dental care in a friendly, relaxing environment. Our Orthodontic Dental Assistant is a key part of delivering this 'WOW' experience we strive for! 

You might be perfect for this position if you:

• have ortho experience and are looking for a position within an excellent specialty office
• care about delivering the best patient experience possible
• have at least one year of experience working in an orthodontic office

This is a big, fast-paced, fun practice with an excellent mentor and team members! This role is an integral part of the office team with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. He/she works closely with patients and clinical team members, coordinates appointments, processes digital x-rays as needed, and provides top-notch patient care. Join the team and be part of this exciting opportunity!

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an orthodontic dental practice 
• Passionate about providing exceptional patient care

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k plan
• Two weeks of paid time off per year
• Up to 7 paid holidays per year (includes one floating holiday)
• Complimentary dental care for employee and family members (within company guidelines) 

Primary Responsibilities and Tasks

• Records treatment information in the patient’s chart, including treatment rendered, the type of treatment planned and the amount of chair time, doctor time and assistant time needed for next appointment.
• Scheduling patient appointments.
• Assists the doctor by passing instruments, aspirating intra-oral fluids, mixing materials and medicaments during examinations or treatment.
• Exposing quality dental x-rays for diagnostics and caring for dental equipment
• Prepares all treatment rooms including, but not limited to, set-up, decontamination, sterilization of all instruments, cleaning and restocking.
• Maintains cleanliness of the lab, sterilization area, and operatories. Check off log sheets.
• Changes all chemical solutions, i.e., disinfectant soaks and sprays, sterilant, ultrasonic, and presoak 
• Reviews patient’s medical history, progress from the previous visit, if applicable, and the scheduled treatment plan with each patient. Collect patient vital signs.
• Ensure both treatment plans and consent forms are signed before treatment is rendered.
• Provide post operative instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Takes impressions or digital scan for restorative models, opposing models, and bite registration.
• Follow clinical opening and closing procedures for the office.
• Inspects patient’s oral cavity and charts lesions, existing restorations, and missing teeth.
• Assist Lead DA with any periodic facility or equipment maintenance
• Monitors incoming and outgoing lab cases.
• Maintaining inventory and alerting Lead DA when orders needed.

Key Competencies and Characteristics

• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism when exposed to stressful situations.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and accept constructive feedback.
• Outstanding communication and customer service skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Reliable and dependable.
• Thrives in a team-based environment.
• Ability to keep records and patients’ personal information private.
• Exceptional organizational skills.

Requirements

Education and Training

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one-year related experience and /or training; or equivalent of combination of education and experience in the dental profession.
• Valid X-ray certificate.
• Current license if CDA, RDA, or EFDA (per state requirements).
• CPR & first aid certificate.

FLSA Status: Hourly

Reports to: Operations Manager