Job Summary Assists Orthodontist with patients to ensure the highest quality of care is provided. Performs clinical and technical procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed Orthodontist. Prepare patient operatory and equipment and assists the doctor during examination and ortho treatment. Must clearly communicate the treatment needs to patient and responsibly party by utilizing the prescribed treatment plan. Must be able to recognize and identify prior authorization requirements, along with ensuring responsible party has signed treatment consent forms before any treatment is rendered. Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patients. Provide clear and concise documentation of all treatment rendered using electronic and paper dental records and forms. Perform general housekeeping and stock as needed. The goal is to serve and provide superior support to dentists and to be an example of respect and caring for our customer and office personnel.
Skills ● Ability to work well with public ● Excellent verbal and written communication skills ● Ability to multi-task ● Excellent time management skills
Job Duties ● Communicates with the patients and responsible party effectively ● Prepares all treatment rooms in advance for each patient ● Changes all chemical solutions (i.e. disinfectant soaks and sprays, sterilants, ultrasonic, presoak) ● Handles hazardous chemicals in a safe manner ● Restocks all treatment rooms and other clinical support areas ● Seats patients in designated chairs effectively and in a timely fashion ● Reviews medical history, progress from the previous visits, if applicable, and the scheduled treatment plan with each patient ● Informs the doctor when patient is ready ● Takes x-rays as prescribed ● Assists the doctor by passing instruments, aspirating intra-oral fluids, and mixing materials ● Take impressions on patients ● Perform other treatment tasks as the Orthodontist instructs ● Prepare teeth for bonding ● Pour, trims, and polishes impression casts ● Records treatment rendered in the patient’s chart ● Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control. ● Decontaminate all treatment rooms after each appointment. ● Sterilizes instruments and equipment after each patient appointment. ● Maintains cleanliness of treatment rooms, dark room, lab and sterilization area. ● Ensures proper clinical supply levels. ● Can accept constructive criticism. Is proficient in using conflict resolution and problem-solving techniques in managing interpersonal conflict and patient complaints. ● Is organized, motivated, committed and self-directed. ● Demonstrates ability to use assigned computer software and other equipment. ● Completes annual education and/or licensing requirements if applicable. ● Maintains dependable job attendance. ● Complies with all AXPM policies, procedures, rules and regulations. ● Complies with all OSHA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. ● Adheres to all safety and infection control rules. ● Uses appropriate safety equipment. ● Complies with HIPAA and maintains confidential information. ● Reports ethics and compliance violations to Human Resources. ● Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation.The noise level is usually moderate. Since everyone within the practice works on a time schedule governed by patients’ appointments, the work and general environment can become somewhat hectic at times. Therefore, it is essential that the employee is able to, both physically and emotionally, effectively handle the normal anxieties associated with the job. Periodic travel to various locations may be required.
Qualifications ● CPR Required. ● Trained by an Accredited Dental Assistant School preferred
Pay range is $14-$18 depending on experience.
