Orthodontic Assistant
Company: Maryland Orthodontic Specialists
Location: Ellicott City
Posted on: June 20, 2022
Job Description:
ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANTState-of-the-art Orthodontic Practice is
seeking a dynamic person to add to our team. The ideal candidate
must be personable and cheerful and have the ability to easily
interact with patients and other members of the team. Candidate
must be reliable, have good attendance and punctuality and be
proactive particularly following-up with patients.We offer a
competitive salary $30 - $35/hr commensurate with experience,
health and wellness benefits, retirement plan, paid holidays, and
PTO.Qualifications:
- High School Graduate
- Certified by the State for Orthodontic Assistant
- Certified by the State for Dental Radiation TechnologyThe job
functions are as follows:
- Seats, prepares, and dismisses patients, provides oral and
written treatment and oral hygiene instruction and maintains proper
patient treatment records
- Performs preparatory procedures such as taking cephalometric
and panoramic x-rays and takes intra and extra-oral
photographs
- Works independently under the Doctor's supervision and also
assists Doctor at chairside as needed with a variety of procedures
and ensures Doctor's work schedule and patients flow smoothly
between operatories
- Takes impressions accurately and according to training
- Prepares work areas to include stocking, setting up, breaking
down, and cleaning as needed
- Applies knowledge and ability regarding tray, instrument,
equipment set-up and break down, management, and sterilization
procedures
- Maintains the sterilization area to include cleaning
instruments, handpieces and restocking
- Sets up treatment areas for appointments to include paper
products, disposable and designated instruments and materials as
needed for procedures
- Maintains general dental office equipment to include the
suction system, x-ray machine, and all sterilization equipment
- Remains aware of stock to be ordered through periodic
inventories and communicates effectively with coworkers to place
orders
- Establishes and maintains contact with suppliers and sales
representatives regarding supplies as needed
- Performs duties to include: placing, ligating or removing arch
wires; fitting or removing bands; placing brackets; mixing cements;
curing primers, bonding agents and cements; taking and pouring
diagnostic and appliance cast impressions; power chaining; placing
elastic or separators; changing ties; debanding; removing excess
cement; and lnvisalign and all digital scansPlease only apply to
this posting if you meet the qualifications of the job. If
interested, please send resume and cover letter to:
tingrin21042@gmail.comWe are an equal opportunity employer. We
celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive
environment for all team members.
Keywords: Maryland Orthodontic Specialists, Ellicott City , Orthodontic Assistant, Other , Ellicott City, Maryland
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