What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Dental Assistant position at Berry's Children Dental?
We are looking for competent Maryland X-ray Certified Orthodontic Dental assistant. The right individual will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect orthodontic patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers in the dental office
- Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist with orthodontic adjustment appointment
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records
- all dental tasks that fall under a general or orthodontic scope of practice according to the Maryland state guidelines
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma;
- Additional certification required (e.g. EFDA or Ortho certified, MD x-ray license)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Maryland Xray License (Required)
- Certified Orthodontic Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $28