What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Dental Assistant position at Burns Park Orthodontics?
Job Overview
Burns Park Orthodontics seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Orthodontic Assistant to join our orthodontic team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the daily operations of the orthodontic assisting team, ensure exceptional patient care, smooth clinic workflows, manage the supply chain, and complete preventative maintenance.
You will help elevate our orthodontic services by maintaining clinical excellence, enforcing infection control protocols, and supporting Dr. Novak with advanced chairside assistance. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead in a patient-focused environment dedicated to transforming smiles and improving lives.
Duties
- Supervise and mentor orthodontic assisting staff
- Prepare treatment rooms with dental instruments, materials, and equipment for orthodontic procedures
- Assist orthodontist during treatment including bracket placement, adjustments, and orthodontic record taking
- Take high-quality dental radiographs and 3D scans while adhering to strict infection prevention management and aseptic techniques
- Educate patients on orthodontic care instructions, appliance maintenance, and oral hygiene practices to promote optimal outcomes
- Ensure compliance with clinical confidentiality policies and healthcare regulations like HIPAA while handling sensitive medical records and data security
- Manage supply inventory, ordering, and preventative maintenance schedule of equipment
Requirements
- Proven experience as an orthodontic assistant
- Strong knowledge of dental terminology, medical terminology, and dental equipment operation including dental sterilization procedures and dental radiograph techniques
- Ability to perform chairside assisting with four-handed dentistry techniques efficiently during complex procedures
- Familiarity with dental instrument processing, sterilization procedures, and dental sterilization protocols to ensure safety and compliance
- Willing to learn skills in the orthodontic lab including but not limited to alginate impressions, fabrication of retainers, and fabrication of study models
- Excellent communication skills to coordinate with patients and team members
Dr. Novak values energetic professionals who are passionate about delivering outstanding dental care through leadership, technical skillfulness, compassionate service, and long term service.
**At this time, Burns Park Orthodontics will not be considering students with interest in the dental field . We are looking for long-term employees to work side-by-side with Dr. Novak for many years to come. Good luck on your journey to dental school!**
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24.0 – 32.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Bereavement leave
- Free parking
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Uniform allowance
Experience:
- orthodontic: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24