Orthodontic Assistant Needed in Modesto, CA (SierraOrthoDA)

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicates with the patients (parents/guardians), orthodontist, and other team members effectively
• Prepares all orthodontic treatment rooms in advance of the orthodontic patient
• Handles hazardous chemicals in a safe manner
• Restocks all orthodontic treatment rooms and other clinical support areas
• Performs periodic inventory of all orthodontic supplies
• Responsible for traveling crate of orthodontic supplies between multiple locations
• Welcomes patients to treatment rooms in a timely fashion
• Keeps the patient schedule on time by being aware of the daily schedule, working efficiently and as a member of a cohesive team
• Takes x-rays as prescribed
• Assists the orthodontist with all registered dental assisting duties, including orthodontic procedures
• Records treatment rendered
• Instructs patients in oral hygiene
• Escorts patient to the business area for follow-up and scheduling
• May be called upon to schedule the next appointment
• Sterilizes instruments and equipment after each patient appointment
• Maintains cleanliness of treatment rooms and sterilization area
• Demonstrates ability to use assigned computer software and other equipment
• Completes annual education and/or licensing requirements, if applicable
• Adheres to all safety and infection control rules
• Uses appropriate safety equipment.
• Complies with HIPAA and maintains confidential information
• Performs other duties as assigned

• In-depth knowledge of all orthodontics dental assistant duties
• 1 year of previous experience assisting in an orthodontic setting
• All required certifications for dental assisting
• Ability to travel to multiple locations within a territory to provide orthodontic dental assisting services is required