Orthodontic Assistant Lehi UT

Benefits

Qualifications

• • +2 years experience as a Orthodontic Assistant (required)
• • Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• • Understanding of health & safety regulations
• • Good computer skills
• • Excellent communication and people skills
• • Attention to detail
• • Well-organized and reliable
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Responsibilities

• • Being adaptable and a team player will be essential to your work at Professional Dental
• • Orthodontic assistants will be responsible for their own travel between offices
• • You'll be an important member of the clinical team dedicated to serving patients
• • You'll be supporting many sides of the practice, greeting and guiding patients, and helping out across the office as needed
• • Welcome patients to the dental office
• • Assist with all phases of orthodontic treatment as directed by the Doctors and/or treatment plan
• • Prepare teeth for the placement of brackets and bands
• • Prepare and secure orthodontic wires
• • Make patients feel comfortable, at ease and welcome to the Practice by engaging patient and/or parent in conversation
• • Select and set up instruments, equipment, and material needed
• • Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• • Complete accurate notes in patient records as required
• • Follow OSHA guidelines and maintain safe and effective working habits; report any unsafe instruments or procedures to the Practice Manager
• • Answer patient/parent questions if appropriate or refer them to the Doctor or another staff member who can assist them
• • Assist the dentist as needed
• • Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner
• • Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• • Schedule appointments
• • Maintain accurate patient records
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