Orthodontic Assistant

• -Opens office- lights, music, equipment
• -Procedure set-up and breakdown
• -Greets and seats patient (think customer service)
• -Removes and inserts archwires, places elastomers
• -Fits bands for appliances, places separators
• -Prepares teeth for bondings-clean, etch, prime, maintain dry field
• -Debonding- removes brackets and polishes teeth
• -Seats and fits retainers
• -Cements permanent retainers
• -Instructs patients on care of braces
• -Chair-side assists Dr. Volovic
• - Orthodontic records – takes pano, lateral ceph, photos, impressions, scans
• -Digital radiography and computer software operation
• -Alginate impressions, tray selection, pour up
• -Patient photography, use of digital camera and software
• - “Closes the patient” – gives final instructions to parents
• -Properly sterilizes work unit after each patient
• -Ultrasonic cleaner operation
• -Autoclaving operation
• -Prepares tray set-up for next patient
• -Microetching brackets
• -Fabricates essix retainers and mouthguards
• -Removes trash from rooms and sterilization area
• -Maintains cleanliness of toothbrushing area
• -Maintains back office appearance
• - Communicates with front desk important on uncommon circumstances i.e. Doctor running behind, change in treatment, communication needed with referring DDS’s
• - Makes patient comfortable in the operatory – for example ask, “How they feel”? What have they been doing?
• -Stays with patient in room whenever possible prior to the initiation of treatment
• -Communicates return date for scheduling coordinator
• -Lathe and model trimmer operation
• -Verifies models okay and trimmed for lab submission
• -Stocks all rooms daily with disposable and non-disposable items. All rooms should be ready to accept a patient first thing in the morning.
• - Checks instrument drawers daily to ensure that when the doctor needs it, it’s there
• -Keeps an inventory of the basic and uncommonly used products
• -Maintains all equipment, reports any malfunctioning equipment
• -Runs vacuum solution at end each week in each operatory
• -Maintenance of vacuum system, compressor, x-ray equipment, hand pieces, model trimmer, dental chairs and other equipment

• -Skilled in the use of standard orthodontic office equipment including autoclave, model trimmer, digital x-ray unit, computer, camera, ultrasonic and hand pieces
• -Knowledge of cross contamination and how to prevent it
• -Ability to maintain composure and professionalism when exposed to stressful situations
• -Knowledge of OSHA regulations and changes
• -Ability to take radiographs, including pano and lateral ceph
• -Knowledge of English composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• -Skilled in the use of standard office equipment including telephones, calculators, copier, fax, computers, and computer software (OrthoEdge, Word, Excel, Outlook)
• -Ability to engender trust from the doctors, co-workers, and patients
• -Ability to work cooperatively with doctor, co-workers, and patients
• -Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete tasks in a timely and independent manner
• -Ability to accept constructive criticism
• -Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• -Ability to collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and maintain confidentiality
• -Ability to communicate and express thoughts and ideas competently
• -Ability to quickly grasp relevant concepts regarding duties and responsibilities

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Dental assisting education program completion

• Valid Radiology license

• May be required to lift up to 25 lbs
• Hand-eye coordination and hand, arm, and finger mobility for detailed work with objects.
• Active movement throughout the day: sitting, walking, standing, squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, etc. (not a sedentary position).
• Vision: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing: able to satisfactorily communicate with patients, doctor, and other staff members to ensure that verbal communication is clearly understood, particularly during emergency situations.
• Finger dexterity is needed to perform clinical procedures
• May be required to administer CPR.
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and radiation.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels.
• Exposure to hectic, fast-paced, high anxiety environments.

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