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Ortho Assistant
Department: |
Orthodontics |
Location: |
Tumwater, WA
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Our dental office in Tumwater is growing!
We are seeking a highly motivated orthodontic assistant with a great attitude who is fun, detail oriented, compassionate and loves treating children to join our state of the art, modern practice.
We have a beautiful office with an energetic team, the latest technology, and a diverse patient base. We are committed to the highest standard of care and have made waves in the community with our customer service and want an energetic, pro-active employee that loves their job and shares our values to help children achieve a lifetime of great oral health and healthy habits!
Responsibilities:
- Preparing patients and treatment rooms for orthodontic procedures
- Sterilizing instruments, and proper cleaning of treatment rooms
- Assist the Orthodontist as needed
- Take PVS impressions/scans and bite registrations for Aligner treatment.
- Perform x-rays as needed
- Scheduling patients for follow up treatment and adjustment appointments
- Lab duties as instructed
- Perform bonding, adjustments, re-bonds, retainer checks and de-bands
- Removal of fixed bands/brackets
- Ligature and wire removal and replacement.
- Size, fit, and cement orthodontic bands
- Conduct post-treatment procedures, as instructed by the Orthodontist.
- Effectively communicate with patients/parents regarding: POH, rubberband wear, treatment progress, and cooperation.
- Stock operatories and maintain clinical supply inventory.
- Clean and disinfect between patients and deep clean office and operatories as needed.
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Requirements:
- Current dental assisting certification
- Minimum of 1yr in orthodontics
- X-Ray Certificate
- Compliance with all health & safety regulations and state dental practice requirements.
- Knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, and sterilization methods.
- Excellent communication and people skills with the ability to build rapport with others.
- Well-organized, detail oriented and reliable.
- Ability to demonstrate high ethical standards.
Pay: $17.00-19.00/HR + Monthly bonus potential
Benefits: Full Benefit Package (Medical, PTO, 401k)
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