**Work Shift:** Day Shift **Time Type:** Full time **Department:** CC015062 Craniofacial Orthodontic Clinic **Summary:** 40 hrs/wk (weekdays during clinic hours) - RDA & 2 yrs of orthodontic or dental experience required Assists the Orthodontist in the treatment and care of orthodontic patients and assists in educating patients in oral hygiene care. Performs a variety of intermediate level patient care, laboratory duties, and works chairside as orthodontist examine and treat patients. **Additional Information:** **40 hrs/wk (weekdays during clinic hours)** **RDA required** **2 yrs of orthodontic or dental experience required** **Required Education:** Certificate from college program or technical school approved by the AR State Board of Dental Examiners **Recommended Education:** Certificate from college program or technical school **Required Work Experience:** Related Field - 2 years of experience **Recommended Work Experience:** Clinics - Related_1 year Pediatric experience **Required Certifications:** Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) (formerly CDA) - Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners **Recommended Certifications:** Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) - Dental Assistant National Board, Inc **Description** 1. Makes patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepares them for treatment, and obtains their dental records. 2. Assistants hands instruments and materials to orthodontists and keeps patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices. 3. Ensures equipment utilized is in good working order. 4. Reviews and maintains dental records documenting assessments and care provided. 5. Reviews consent and medical history prior to treatment. 6. Prepares impression trays, orthodontic banding/bonding, arch wire ligation and removal, takes dental x-rays, removing sutures, placing matrices, placing and removing rubber bands, ligature ties and separators, removes excess cement from restorations and bands and takes clinical photographs. 7. Handles instrument cleaning, sterilization/disinfection and re-circulation. Performs dental room/chair disinfection. 8. Prepares casting models and dies, pours impressions to make stone and plaster models, and fabricates mouth guards, retainers and custom impression trays. 9. Assists in patient/family education through written and oral explanation. 10. Performs audits as assigned. 11. Cross trained to 2 other specialties within the department. 12. Knowledgeable of all policies. 13. Performs other duties as assigned. Arkansas Children’s (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/magnet-recognition) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/awards-and-recognition) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest (https://www.archildrens.org/locations/arkansas-childrens-nw) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state. _“Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.”_ Michael – Business Operations Manager “Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst “We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator “Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant “When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.