Orthodontic Assistant

Orthodontic Assistant - Traveling

POSITION OVERVIEW : The Orthodontic Assistant will support doctors during treatment exams and all necessary functions. RDAs are responsible for performing all duties of a Registered Dental Assistant while providing quality customer service and maintaining a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers and patients alike.

This position will be responsible for and do the following :

• Greet and prepare patients for dental care
• Assist the orthodontist at the chair while they are engaged in any treatment of patients
• Excellent communication skills
• Must anticipate the orthodontist's needs and be prepared for the next steps
• Removal and placement of arch wires
• Tooth preparation prior to bonding
• Accurate computer charting
• Sterilization of chairs and instruments
• Responsible for oral hygiene instructions
• Placement and removal of brackets
• Take panoramic and cephalometric x-rays as well as oral photographs
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge of dental terminology and dental procedures

Familiar with Sterilization

Familiar with OSHA guidelines and procedures

Experience in a professional environment with direct patient contact preferred

Previous experience required

BENEFITS OFFERED :

401(k)

Health (PPO / HSA), Vision, Dental,

Disability insurance (STD / LTD)

Accident Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance Options

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Hep B and CPR Certifications

Career Growth Opportunities

Company provided online learning courses

Competitive Compensation

Paid training

Employee fun days

Holiday celebrations

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Perks @ Work, Employee Discount Program

Traveling stipend (IF TRAVELING)

Schedule & Location :

Aquario Dental

Tuesday and Thursdays only. 7 : 30am - 3 : 00pm

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our Company is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Internal ID : CDP100