Orthodontic Assistant - Red Dirt Orthodontics
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| Estimated Pay | $15 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
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Job Description
Description:
- Assist with all phases of orthodontic treatment as directed by the Doctors and/or treatment plan.
- Prepare teeth for the placement of brackets and bands.
- Prepare and secure orthodontic wires.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and appliance care.
- Help motivate patients to achieve the very best results from orthodontic treatment.
- Serve as key communication link between the patient and the orthodontist.
- Make patients feel comfortable, at ease and welcome to the Practice by engaging patient and/or parent in conversation.
- Answer patient/parent questions if appropriate or refer them to the Doctor or another staff member who can assist them.
- Complete accurate notes in patient records as required.
- Sterilize, set up and prepare orthodontic equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established regulations and guidelines.
- Maintain clean, neat work area. Restock supplies as needed.
- Follow OSHA guidelines and maintain safe and effective working habits; report any unsafe instruments or procedures to the Practice Manager.
- Maintain confidentiality of Patient PHI and any other related information according to Practice privacy practices and HIPAA.
- Maintain acceptable standards for waste of orthodontic equipment and supplies
- Serve as back up to front desk as needed, answer phones and schedule appointments.
- Work rotating on-call schedule holidays, evenings, or weekends.
- Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner.
- Maintain regular attendance and adhere to assigned work schedules and office policies.
- Must be flexible.
- Regular attendance of continuing education courses.
- Must maintain certification and/or license renewals as required by state.
- Must excel in forward thinking in order to anticipate the needs of the patient and our dental team.
- May be required to travel between office locations. Must be insurable by the company’s insurance.
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned by management.
- iTero Scanner knowledge preferred
- Knowledge of Damon Bracket System
- Team Player Mentality
- Punctuality, Positivity, and Professionalism
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