What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Assistant position at Donna K Thomas Pediatric Dental Specialists?
Our team is seeking an experienced orthodontic assistant to join our established and still growing practice. We provide excellent orthodontic care with superior customer service. The successful candidate must be positive, energetic, reliable, and passionate about helping others.
Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail, follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for treatments
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist
Skills
- Experience as an orthodontic dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $25