Orthodontic Assistant
TRAVEL REQUIRED Location: 120 W Central Texas Expy #200, Harker Heights, TX 76548
Compensation: $14.50-17/hour depending on experience, travel compensation as needed.
Reports to: Ortho Manager Responsibilities and Duties:
The ability to work with appliances such as Quad Helix, Lower E-Arch, Herbst, TADs, Carriere, and other appliances
Must have knowledge in making and trimming models and making Essix Retainers
Proper X-rays (Ceph, Pano's), as well as diagnostic photos
Experience with Twin, Damon, and Invisalign
Bonding procedure (Isolate, pumice, Etching/Primer, seat brackets/bond attachments)
Archwire change (remove, replace the wire, o ties, steel ties, or power chain)
Alginate impressions, pour and trim models.
Invisalign impressions/scan
Seat bands, deliver appliances, and remove them
Debond, remove braces, polish teeth, impressions for Essix retainer, final records
Bond fixed retainers
Must be able to complete sterilization of tools, set up trays, cleaning stations
Promote an atmosphere supportive of good dental and general health by demonstrating good oral hygiene, questioning patients to ascertain home care status, and instructing patients in techniques of flossing and brushing in accordance with protocol.
Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures.
The ability to greet the patient, sit with the patient ask questions to be able to communicate with the doctor about the patient's needs
Open the treatment card, and let the doctor know about today's treatment plan
Be able to enter notes in the system while the doctor is checking the patient
Update the Doctor's working status using software according to SOPs
Explain treatment recommendations to the patient as well as calm and reassure the patient during the procedures as needed
Assist the doctor during treatment
Coordinate for additional assistance or materials during treatment
Complete all the authorization forms
Ensure team and patient satisfaction
Delivery of quality dental care to patients.
Resolve patient issues in accordance with company policies and procedures, healthcare regulations, and dental board standards.
Assist in managing specialist referral processes
Communicate with the ortho manager and lead assistant regularly to ensure they have the information, tools, and support needed to perform the job effectively and successfully
Follow office policies and regulations.
Maintain patient data and records according to regulations and company policies, as well as HIPAA.
Increase and stimulate new patient growth by supporting sales, marketing, and promotional programs.
Complete administrative tasks audit charts.
Maintain facilities and equipment cleanliness and safety with all state and federal regulations, including OSHA.
Expectations:
Minimum Requirements:
Our Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our Company is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Hours: Monday- Friday INTERNAL ID CODE: CDP100