What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthodontic Assistant position at Gold Coast Dental?
Salary: $24-26
We are looking for a Full-time or Part- time Ortho assistant with a ton of initiative and motivated to work.
Pay
$24-26 DOE
Schedule
Wednesdays and Thursdays
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Retirement Plan
Responsibilities
- 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
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
- Excellent communication and people skills
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. OSMA/OA)
Required Certifications
OA or RDA (with Ortho experience)
Salary : $24 - $26
