Location: all cities,TX, USA
We are searching for an Orthodontic Assistant II - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting and a team player. In this role, you will provide orthodontic assistance in the patient care area in a manner developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served (0-18 years) and adults as necessary.
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Job Duties & Responsibilities
* Sterilizes and disinfects instruments not sent to Central Sterilization and Processing, cleans dental carts and sets up instrument trays daily according to guidelines established by Hospital.
* Prepares materials and assists orthodontist during orthodontic procedures on children (and adults) as necessary on a daily basis.
* Participates in Hospital quality improvement activities (committees, teams, task forces), offers written or verbal recommendations and participates in the development of team goals yearly.
* Makes follow-up appointments for children (and adults) as needed.
* Reviews charts and schedules for next day's clinics to ensure necessary information is available for the orthodontist
* Lab duties
* Required for completely satisfactory performance in this job is a knowledge of orthodontist procedures.
* Should have computer skills.
* Required for completely satisfactory performance in this job is the ability to use dental equipment including chairs, carts, amalgamating, curing lights and OTC sterilizer
* The ability to work with patients with special needs, e.g. cleft lip and palate
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Skills & Requirements
* H.S. Diploma or GED
* Registered Dental Assistant from the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners required
* Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association
* 6 months required experience as an orthodontic assistant - 1 year preferred
* Cranial Facial experience preferred
* Willing to support both dental and orthodontics