Orthodontic Assistant

Posted on Oct 9, 2024 by Dental Care Alliance
Glen Burnie, MD
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

Main Street Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics is looking for a Orthodontic Assistant for our office located in Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061. This is a full-time position for the following days & hours Monday - Thursday 8a-5p & Friday's 8a-2:30p. The candidate we hire is preferred to be a Certified Orthodontic Assistant, but would considered hiring experience dental assistant. Must be a team player with a compassionate attitude; self motivated and have the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment.  We offer a competitive salary, plus benefits! Pay is depending on experience. $23 - $28 hourly

Responsibilities:

Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.

Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.

Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.

Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.

Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.

Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.

Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.

Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.

Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required Skills:

X-ray license 

Orthodontic Certification is preferred

Experience working as a Dental Assistant or Orthodontic Assistant

#JAN

Reference: 203859046

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Orthodontic Assistant

Posted on Oct 9, 2024 by Dental Care Alliance

Glen Burnie, MD
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

Main Street Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics is looking for a Orthodontic Assistant for our office located in Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061. This is a full-time position for the following days & hours Monday - Thursday 8a-5p & Friday's 8a-2:30p. The candidate we hire is preferred to be a Certified Orthodontic Assistant, but would considered hiring experience dental assistant. Must be a team player with a compassionate attitude; self motivated and have the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment.  We offer a competitive salary, plus benefits! Pay is depending on experience. $23 - $28 hourly

Responsibilities:

Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.

Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.

Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.

Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.

Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.

Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.

Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.

Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.

Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required Skills:

X-ray license 

Orthodontic Certification is preferred

Experience working as a Dental Assistant or Orthodontic Assistant

#JAN

Reference: 203859046

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