Ortho Dental Assistant Job at North American Dental Group, Southport, CT

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  • North American Dental Group
  • Southport, CT

Job Description

Orthodontic Dental Assistant

"Open Up" to A Whole New Dental Experience

Imagine working in a place which delivers best in class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit. Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental experience. Our practice partners with North American Dental Group which provides us with the necessary support in order to fulfill our purpose of ensuring excellent patient care.

Hours of Operation

Split between the Fairfield and Norwalk office:

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Responsibilities

The Orthodontic Assistant partners with the practice team to provide excellent clinical support to help patients get the care they need. An orthodontic assistant prepares the patient for treatment and assists the Orthodontist by preparing materials and equipment for treatment for the Orthodontist use.

Skills Required to Make a Great "Impression" on Our Team

  • Provides excellent chair-side clinical support and assistance to doctors which includes but is not limited to charting, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
  • Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction and assures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
  • Enters and updates patient treatment plans at the direction of the treating doctor.
  • Ability to change and remove wires, brackets, and adhesive, take impressions, take scans, prepare teeth for bonding
  • Prepares treatment estimates for review and discussion with patient.
  • Reviews the daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
  • Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, maintains chain of asepsis, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures following OSHA guidelines.
Qualifications

So How Can You "Fill" This Role?

  • Entry level position
  • State Licensure where specified
  • Valid Dental Radiographer License for respective state requirements
  • CPR Certification Required
  • Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patients

Hourly: $18.00-$20.00/an hour depending on experience

Benefits

  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full-time employees)
  • Healthcare Spending Account
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k
  • Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral Program
  • Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work at office, Monday to Friday,

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