Location: Glen Burnie,MD, USA
Overview
Main Street Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics is looking for a Orthodontic Assistant for our office located in Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061. This is a full-time position for the following days & hours Monday - Thursday 8a-5p & Friday's 8a-2p. The candidate we hire is preferred to be a Certified Orthodontic Assistant, but would considered hiring experience dental assistant. Must be a team player with a compassionate attitude; self motivated and have the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment. We offer a competitive salary, plus benefits!
Responsibilities
* Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
* Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
* Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
* Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
* Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
* Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
* Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
* Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
* Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
* Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
* Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
* Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
* Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
* Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
* Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Skills:
* X-ray license
* Orthodontic Certification is preferred
* Experience working as a Dental Assistant or Orthodontic Assistant
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