Orthodontic Assistant

Description

Orthodontic Assistant - Chattahoochee Family Orthodontics

Chattahoochee Family Orthodontics , is dedicated to helping our patients grow confident smiles while improving their overall health. Our team is personable, fun, and truly committed to making every visit a positive experience for patients and families.

At Chattahoochee Family Orthodontics, you'll join a small, tight-knit team where patients see familiar faces at every appointment, schedules are manageable, and everyone feels like part of a supportive group-not just an employee. Dr. Barnes and our staff make the office environment warm, welcoming, and enjoyable, creating a place where families feel comfortable and cared for at each visit.

As an Orthodontic Assistant , you'll play a key role in delivering excellent patient care. Your responsibilities include :

Responsibilities :

• Assist Orthodontists chairside during procedures
• Greet and escort patients, ensuring they feel comfortable
• Take radiographs as instructed by the provider
• Set up and break down operatories and clean them after each patient
• Stock materials needed in the clinic daily
• Sterilize and maintain equipment and materials following OSHA, federal, and state guidelines

Basic Requirements :

0-5 years of experience

Ability to travel between two office locations : Cumming & Hamilton Mill

Vocational / Technical training or Associate's Degree

Radiology certification and DPH Dental Assistant License

Familiarity with dental software, email, and Microsoft Word

Ability to lift 25 lbs. with or without accommodation

Preferred Qualifications :

Beginning records : study models, X-rays, panorex, cephalometric, digital photographs

Efficient in 1BA, adjustments, FCDB, and debands

Impressions : pouring and trimming models for appliances and presentation

Ship / receive and properly store lab materials (retainers, study models, appliances)

Intra-oral and extra-oral photography

Removal of fixed bands / brackets, ligature removal / replacement, wire removal / placement

Size, fit, and cement orthodontic bands

Itero machine scanning and fabrication of orthodontic retainers

Ortho case presentations to patients / parents

Patient communication regarding POH, rubber band wear, treatment progress, and cooperation

Order orthodontic supplies and maintain infection control procedures

Strong written, oral, and organizational skills

Team-oriented, self-motivated, well-organized, and able to manage time efficiently

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental, vision, and health insurance

Flexible spending account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off and holidays

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Uniforms, bonuses, and pet insurance

Opportunities to continue and maintain your education and certifications to advance your orthodontic career

License / Certification :

Radiology certification

DPH Dental Assistant License

Join Chattahoochee Family Orthodontics and be part of a friendly, professional team where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and every day is rewarding.