Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, OSHA, Orthodontics, Patient Care, Radiography, Sterilization, Team Player
Experienced Orthodontic Assistant
Family Orthodontics is seeking a highly experienced, motivated, and patient-focused Orthodontic Assistant to join our team. This position is ideal for an assistant who is confident working independently, thrives in a fast-paced orthodontic practice, and is experienced with all phases of orthodontic treatment.
Schedule:
- 3 days per week.
- 7:15 AM – 4:30 PM.
Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate must be proficient in all aspects of orthodontic assisting, including:
- Placing and removing orthodontic separators.
- Bonding and debonding brackets.
- Bracket positioning and indirect bonding assistance.
- Removing adhesive following debond appointments.
- Placing, changing, and removing archwires.
- Tying and removing ligature ties and power chains.
- Placing and removing coil springs (open and closed).
- Placing and replacing elastomeric ties (O-ties).
- Placing and removing steel ligatures.
- Taking orthodontic records, including digital impressions and intraoral scans.
- Taking panoramic and cephalometric radiographs.
- Taking intraoral photographs.
- Delivering and adjusting retainers.
- Delivering removable appliances.
- Providing oral hygiene and appliance care instructions.
- Assisting with Invisalign® and clear aligner treatment.
- Monitoring patient progress and communicating findings to the orthodontist.
- Preparing treatment rooms and sterilizing instruments according to OSHA and CDC guidelines.
- Maintaining accurate patient documentation in the electronic dental record.
- Providing exceptional customer service to patients and families.
What We're Looking For:
We are searching for an assistant who is confident in every stage of orthodontic treatment, takes pride in delivering outstanding patient care, and enjoys working in a collaborative, high-energy environment.