Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Orthodontic Assistant Job Locations US-NC-Fayetteville Requisition Number 2024-13162 Job Category Healthcare Position Classification Full Time About the Practice

Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry - Fayetteville, our goal is to provide cutting-edge orthodontic and dental treatments to our patients. Our state-of-the-art office allows us to provide our patients with the best care in a comfortable and inviting setting. Our staff knowledgeable and experienced but we provide a fun and inviting environment for our patients.

 

Job Description

At Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry we believe that every person, every job and every day is important! If you believe that too, we'd love to meet you!

 

Are YOU:

 OutstandingReliableTechnicalHard-workingObservant WE are: CompassionateAuthenticRowdy (at times)One-of-a-kindLeadersInclusiveNurturing

Appreciative

Responsibilities Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of each clinical day engaged and ready to participate in team morning meetingEnsure that patients have an excellent experience by providing care in a patient-friendly environment. This includes bringing patients back on time for their scheduled appointment and greeting and acknowledging each patient by name at the treatment appointment.The goal of the assistant is to, over time, get to know the patients and interact with families on an individual level (i.e. team member remembers things about each patient)Serve as chairside clinical assistant, demonstrating proficiency in all areas of orthodontic assisting including, but not limited to, photographs, radiographs (panoramic and lateral cephalogram), impressions, digital scanning (iTero), reties, wire changes, initial bracket placement and bracket repositioning, expander placement/checks, aligner and retainer delivery and checks, and Essix retainer fabricationDemonstrate proficiency in orthodontic language and terminology such that clinical assistant can type chart notes using the terms and abbreviations used by the practiceDemonstrate proficiency in orthodontic practice management software such that assistant can schedule next visit chairside and cover telephone to help the administrative team when necessaryEfficiently run clinical chair to see 12-15 patients per day in a timely mannerProvide instructions to patients/parents throughout orthodontic treatmentThis includes initial expander instructions, adjustment to braces instructions, oral hygiene instructions at the start of and throughout treatment, initial aligner instructions, and retainer instructionsAssist in instrument sterilization via cold sterile, dry-heat, and autoclave methodsWork with other team members, both clinical and administrative, to help the day run smoothlyAny other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the doctor  Qualifications Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates)Dental x-ray certification Benefits Offered

In return for providing an excellent patient experience, we offer a great benefits package to include health and dental benefits, 401(k), holiday pay and paid time off.

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