Orthodontic Assistant

Overview:

Are you ready to work in a practice where every child is treated with compassion, every family feels welcomed, and every visit is designed to create a positive dental experience.

 

At Cumberland Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, we believe that empathy, teamwork, and exceptional patient care are at the heart of everything we do. As a proud afilliate of Chord Specialty Dental Partners, you'll have the support, resources, and opportunities needed to thrive while helping us deliver outstanding care to the communities we serve.

 

How does this shape your job experience?

 

We combine our individuality and child-centered dental expertise to practice group dentistry to create healthy smiles and positive experiences that last a lifetime. By working together as one team, we provide compassionate, high-quality care tailored to the unique needs of every child and family.

Responsibilities:

• Must be able to work in a pediatric, child-friendly environment
• Review all hygiene patient charts including; reason and necessity of visit, medical history, and x-ray requirement
• Verify patient information with parent or guardian, according to HIPAA privacy standards
• Verify the patient has consent for treatment from parent or guardian
• Advise parent or guardian what to expect in the visit and address any concerns
• Charting all existing/missing teeth, existing restorations, and/or dental procedures
• Obtaining all x-rays necessary in the best quality possible
• Maintaining accurate clinical notes of each visit
• Clean and sterilize all instruments following OSHA and company standards. This includes; scrubbing instruments, packing the instruments and processing them through the statim or autoclave sterilizer
• Must maintain Dental Assisting License in good standing and complete the CE Credits required by state

Qualifications:

• Current State of TN RDA License
• Radiology Certification
• 1 year of previous chairside experience
• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Current CPR Healthcare Provider Certification 

Pay Rate: Starting at $19/hour

Location: Murfreesboro, TN

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 7:45am - 5:00pm