Minimum Job Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Dental Assisting or Expanded Duties Certified
- American Heart Association AED Must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
- EFDA - Expanded Duties Cert
- Minimum one (1) year of orthodontic or general dental assisting experience
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Ability to demonstrate evidence of clinical expertise and highest quality skills as an expanded duties assistant.Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients families and co-workers.Ability to problem solve to adapt standard clinical procedures to the individual clients need.Ability to interpret adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.Ability to adapt to cross-functional clinical environments and support multiple programs as needed.Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.Job Summary
The Orthodontic Assistant / Care Coordinator supports the daily operations of the Orthodontic Program by performing a comprehensive range of clinical billing registration and coordination duties to ensure safe efficient and family centered care. Works directly with the craniofacial orthodontists other physicians residents and administrative staff to coordinate patient flow assist chairside during orthodontic procedures and manage registration and billing activities. Also provides occasional clinical support to the Pediatric and Adolescent Dental Programs at the Doral Dental Clinic ensuring operational coverage and continuity of care across the dental service line.
Job Specific Duties
Assists orthodontists and residents during bonding wire changes banding appliance placement and debonding procedures.Performs designated expanded duty functions permitted by the Florida Board of Dentistry.Takes orthodontic diagnostic records (photographs panoramic and cephalometric and intraoral radiographs iTero scans).Prepares instruments materials and operatories before procedures; sterilizes and maintains equipment per OSHA / CDC.Documents orthodontic treatment materials and progress notes in dental EMR.Educates patients and parents on appliance care hygiene and post-procedure instructions.Tracks orthodontic lab cases impressions and appliance deliveries; coordinates with lab vendors.Verifies orthodontic insurance benefits eligibility and lifetime maximums prior to treatment start.Prepares and submits pre-authorizations and claims in collaboration with other Billing / Collection coordinators.Enters charges CDT codes and treatment documentation accurately into dental EMR and billing systems.Collects co-pays deposits and balances; posts payments and reconcile accounts.Follows up on pending / denied claims and rebilling processes.Registers and check-ins / out patients; verifies demographics insurance and consents in dental and medical EMR.Schedules orthodontic craniofacial and multidisciplinary appointments.Confirms appointments manages cancellations / reschedules and coordinates with other departments.Participates in daily huddles safety rounds and departmental meetings.Monitors and maintains adequate inventory of clinical and administrative supplies to ensure continuous operational efficiency. Initiates and submits supply orders in a timely manner in accordance with established procurement procedures.Key Skills
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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1