Orthodontic Assistant
“Open Up” to A Whole New Dental Experience
Imagine working in a place which delivers best in class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit. Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental experience. Our practice partners with North American Dental Group which provides us with the necessary support in order to fulfill our purpose of ensuring excellent patient care.
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
ResponsibilitiesThe Orthodontic Assistant partners with the practice team to provide excellent clinical support to help patients get the care they need. An orthodontic assistant prepares the patient for treatment and assists the Orthodontist by preparing materials and equipment for treatment for the Orthodontist use.
Skills Required to Make a Great “Impression” on Our Team
- Provides excellent chair-side clinical support and assistance to doctors which includes but is not limited to charting, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
- Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction and assures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
- Enters and updates patient treatment plans at the direction of the treating doctor.
- Ability to change and remove wires, brackets, and adhesive, take impressions, take scans, prepare teeth for bonding
- Prepares treatment estimates for review and discussion with patient.
- Reviews the daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
- Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, maintains chain of asepsis, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures following OSHA guidelines.
So How Can You “Fill” This Role?
- 0-2 years’ experience
- State Licensure where specified
- Valid Dental Radiographer License for respective state requirements
- CPR Certification Required
- Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patients
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full-time employees)
- Healthcare Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
- 401k
- Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Program
- Employee Discount Program
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Skills Required
- 0-2 years of experience
- State licensure where specified
- Valid Dental Radiographer License for applicable state requirements
- CPR Certification
- Commitment to exceptional patient service, support, and education
What We Do
North American Dental Group (NADG) is a dental support organization that partners with affiliated dentists and supports more than 200 dental practices across 15 states. It provides teams with tools, technology, training, and support while allowing dentists clinical autonomy. NADG focuses on outstanding oral-health experiences, putting patients first and seeking to transform the lives of both patients and team members.
