Orthodontic Assistant-NuSmiles Orthodontics

Specialty Dental Brands
Columbia, MD, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

With the support of the Practice Manager and Clinic Coordinator, assist to ensure the smooth and successful running of the clinic.

To be responsible in assisting to produce performance and quality standards within the Orthodontic Clinic, delivered through customer service skills, attention to detail and common sense.

To be responsible for the maintenance of the practice’s equipment located within the clinic, reporting any issues to the Practice Manager.

Duties include :

  • Help to maintain patient flow pattern by seating patients promptly and begin procedures
  • Place separators, elastic chains, and wires.
  • Prepare teeth for bonding of braces and Invisalign attachments
  • Scales cement and checks patient for loose brackets or bonds Monitor oral hygiene of patients, instructs on correct brushing
  • Deliver all instruments to sterilization to be sterilized
  • Keeps drawers stocked, clean, and replenished Debriefs patient and parents after appointments Take X-rays, CBCT, iTero scans, and impressions.
  • Charts notes for patients seen, Chart scheduling of next appointment type needed and the weeks out
  • Answers any questions for parents regarding treatment
  • Assists Orthodontist in any given procedure
  • Anticipates what doctor may need during appointment and takes action
  • Cleans chair and moves around clinic with sense of urgency
  • Back up Sterilization
  • Preforms side tasks daily and / or monthly as assigned by Clinic Coordinator
  • Attends all other staff meetings and Daily Huddles.
  • Abide by established office policies and procedures
  • Representing the practice in a positive way inside and outside of the office.

Requirements :

  • At least 1 year of dental assisting experience is preferred but not required.
  • be self-motivated, organized, and have a positive attitude
  • possess great understanding of dental terminology
  • have excellent communication and written skills
  • have excellent public relations skills
  • work well with patients and team
  • be experienced in delivering high-level customer service
  • Committed to the position arriving on time daily and staying late as needed.
  • 13 days ago
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