Orthodontic Dental Assistant Job in North Augusta, South Carolina

(Job ID: 548098)

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A GREAT Opportunity for a GREAT Orthodontic Clinical Assistant! Are you looking for a rewarding position with a growing, high-tech, fun group of professionals? We have been looking for you! Are you passionate about customer service? Would you want to be a part of a fun, caring practice family and be on the cutting edge of clinical orthodontic care? Then this is your casting call, and you will be working with some of the BEST in our profession. The next phase of your career starts right now! Culberson Orthodontics is a private orthodontic practice seeking a certified orthodontic assistant for a full-time position to work in our family-oriented facility. We are looking for someone with a magnetic personality, humor, and a good work ethic to join our fun, unique, and creative team. As an orthodontic office, we get to work with children, teens & adults and are looking for someone who can make patients feel comfortable and at ease as they work towards their new smile. RESPONSIBILITIES: • All aspects of orthodontic assisting, including wire changes, appliance delivery (retainers, herbst, hyrax, LHA, Carriere, etc), diagnostic record taking, light lab duties, and sterilization. • Prepare examination and treatment areas by sterilizing instruments and moving equipment into place. • Scanning patients • Assisting in updating and maintaining records with confidentiality. • Provide support to the orthodontist and other team members as needed. • Engage patients and parents in a manner that makes for a fun and positive experience. • Educate parents and patients on how to improve or maintain proper oral hygiene for optimal results. • Provide an ultimate patient experience with each patient by engaging with the patient and parent (if applicable) and performing clinical duties effectively in the scheduled appointment time. • Record patient charting and all doctor notes in the digital patient chart as directed by the doctor. • Complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients as appropriate and instruct patients on general oral health care. • Maintain adequate inventory supply levels in each chair, replenishing as needed. • Lab duties to include pouring and trimming plaster models, and making clear “essix” type retainers. You will also learn to work with a 3D printer in the lab. • Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies and practices). • Regular and punctual attendance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or equivalent. Prefer Orthodontic Assistant Certification. A minimum of one year of clinical orthodontic assisting experience is required, at least two years is preferred. Must be knowledgeable in all aspects of orthodontic chair side assisting, diagnostic record taking, light lab duties, and sterilization. Ability to work with children AND adults. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with coworkers. Demonstrate a SUPERIOR work ethic Exemplify GREAT Customer Service in EVERYTHING You Do!