Orthodontic Dental Assistant - Part Time

Orthodontic Assistant

42 North Dental has been providing dental care in New England for over 40 years. Become part of an orthodontic team providing excellence in orthodontic dental care with a focus on quality, service and patient satisfaction. The Orthodontic Assistant will provide clinical support to the orthodontist to facilitate the relationship between the patient and the dentists, increase the efficiency of delivering quality dental care and maintain communication between dentists, patient and administrative staff to insure a positive patient experience. Requires local travel between locations.

Responsibilities

Greet and prepare patients for treatment

Chairside assisting

Taking intra and extra oral photographs

Proper impression techniques for a variety of orthodontic appliances

Laboratory work

Provide post operative instructions and patient education

Prepare, breakdown, disinfect and sterilize treatment rooms and instruments

Maintain strict compliance to infection control, CDC, OSHA and HIPPA

Maintain orthodontic supply inventory

Perform other related job duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge of orthodontic procedures and terminology

C.O.A. preferred

Strong verbal skills

Possess required certifications, licensure or registration as required by state

Embrace a positive team approach to patient care