Part-Time Ortho Assistant (Monday - Wednesday)

POSITION SUMMARY

A Ortho Assistant for Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry works closely and in detail with our dentists to ensure a high-quality dental practice.

The position is responsible for supporting dental care delivery by preparing the treatment room, instruments, and materials, supporting the patient through the visit with the dentist, passing instruments and materials to the dentist as needed, and performing all these procedures in compliance with Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry’s highest standards of care.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Assists the dentist providing dental treatment
• Functions as a treatment coordinator and prepares and presents treatment plans to patient
• Schedules patient appointment to accommodate potential obstacles
• Maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment
• Collects and records patient health histories
• Assists with patient management during dental procedures
• Completes instrument cleaning & sterilization and post-op sanitization of treatment rooms
• Prepares dental materials and equipment as needed for the scheduled treatment
• Completes dental charting
• Is responsible for inventory supply and other ancillary duties
• Calling to confirm appointments
• Escalating issues to Office Manager
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

To successfully perform the job responsibilities for the position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required but are not necessarily all inclusive.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

Essential Requirements

• DAII Training or equivalent
• Preferred 3-5 years of Dental Assistant experience
• X-ray certified
• CPR certified, or will become CPR certified within 30 days of hire
• Ability to professionally present clinical information regarding treatment plans and insurance information to patients.
• Regular and timely attendance
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Adaptable to business needs
• Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise good judgment
• Ability to formulate, affect, interpret, and/or implement operating practices
• Ability to demonstrate a teamwork approach to job responsibilities
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability and promptness
• Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail
• Must have the ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments within the practice, including traveling to other locations with a positive approach
• Ability to follow instructions and takes responsibility for own actions
• Ability to exercise confidentiality with Patients and patient care
• Must listen attentively for clarification to ensure necessary outcomes.

Language and Reasoning Abilities

• Has excellent telephone techniques and can communicate clearly with patients and team members in person and on phone conversations