Orthodontist Assistant

Overview

Join our orthodontic care team as an Orthodontist Assistant and help patients feel informed and comfortable throughout their visits. You’ll support the orthodontist with chairside care, imaging, equipment preparation, and accurate records while keeping the clinical area clean and organized.

Duties

• Prepare patients and treatment areas; assist with chairside procedures and four-handed dentistry.
• Capture dental X-rays and use a 3D scanner as directed; support medical imaging and record vital signs when required.
• Process and sterilize dental instruments, maintain dental equipment, and follow infection control, aseptic technique, and healthcare infection prevention and control practices.
• Update medical records and documentation in electronic medical record (EMR) systems and patient management software; protect privacy under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and clinical confidentiality policies.
• Your impact: Careful preparation and clear patient support help the orthodontist deliver safe, efficient visits and help patients feel at ease.

Qualifications

• Dental assisting or dental clinic experience, with knowledge of dental terminology, medical terminology, anatomy, patient care, and dental sterilization procedures.
• Familiarity with dental X-ray, infection prevention management, medical records, and dental instrument processing.
• Experience with Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or other EMR systems is helpful; dental receptionist and patient management software experience is also useful.
• Exposure to pediatric dentistry, general dentistry, prosthodontics, oral surgery, or endodontics is a plus.

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person