Orthodontic Assistant Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Orthodontic Assistant Vincent & Bullwinkel Orthodontics 125 Wappoo Creek Dr # H, Charleston, SC 29412 Responsible for assisting the orthodontist in the delivery of patient care and support duties. Monday – Thursday with occasional Friday. This could be a full time or a part time job.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Assisting Delivery of Patient Care Taking and Developing X-rays Treatment Documentation Sterilization Procedures Patient Education and Motivation Practice Promotion Laboratory Duties Miscellaneous Duties Clinical Duties Prepare and maintain dental instruments, supplies and equipment. Preparation of dental materials and appointment procedural setups Greet and seat patients. Evaluate patient oral hygiene and cooperation. Collect and record patient health histories. Take dental records, including x-rays, impressions, digital scans, and print images/photographs. Take bite registrations. Prepare teeth for bonding. Assist the doctor with bonding. Place and remove separators. Fit bands. Initial seating of appliances. Assist cementing bands and banded appliances. Check for loose bands and brackets at every appointment. Remove, size, and place archwires. Remove bands and brackets. Remove banding cement. Remove bonding adhesive with a hand instrument Accurately record procedures and treatment notes in patient treatment card. Provide patient instructions and communication. Dental Infection Control. Follow the dental office infection control plan to comply with OSHA, CDC, and local standards, Clean, sterilization/disinfection, and re-circulate instruments. Disinfect treatment area and units. Patient Management Deliver patient personal oral care, appliance and elastic instructions. Encourage, educate and motivate patients to follow doctor’s recommendations. Educate parents and patients on treatment progress. Practice Promotion Implement approaches to attract a constant flow of new patients and to maximize referrals. Maintain good relationships with referring dentists and other professionals in the community. Support friends and family of current patients who could benefit from orthodontics to make an exam appointment. Laboratory Procedures Pour impressions to make stone and plaster models. Trim Models Fabricate clear retainers and bleaching trays Miscellaneous Procedures Inventory management Equipment/instrumentation management Preparation of oral hygiene/deband kits, brackets, etc. Organization, cleaning, and stocking drawers/cabinets and work areas Maintenance of sterilization area, solutions and equipment OSHA management Practice promotion such as: design and implementation of patient contents, deliver community dental health presentations. Study model management Indirect bonding preparation and other laboratory duties Organize progress reviews for all patient’s mid-treatment. Take pan. Coordinate, publicize, and follow through on patient contests. Organize the gift given to patients on their deband date. At deband visit, have patient sign thank you card to parents. At the doctor’s request, send patient records for consultation with oral surgeon or other specialists. Arrange appointments with any specialists needed. Send extraction/disking requests as well as requests for panos, etc. Monitor and track emergency appointments. Care calls daily (commenting on something discussed during treatment or on the treatment performed. Be certain cooperation letters, deband letters, etc. are posted and sent when appropriate. Be responsible for cleanliness of the clinical area. Be an active participant in staff meetings and committee meetings. Perform other tasks as assigned by the doctor. Work cohesively with fellow team members to provide an atmosphere of trust, mutual respect, and cooperation. Education /

Experience:

Xray certification CPR certificate Skills /

Abilities:

Clinical:

Proficiency in all clinical skills I nterpersonal: Good interpersonal skills to maintain smooth running team environment throughout the office.

Verbal Skills:

Effective verbal skills to communicate to Doctor, referring dentists, parents, and patients.

Computer Skills:

Proficiency in electronic treatment card and Microsoft Word. Computer entry, patient tracking, imaging.

Problem Solving:

Effective conflict resolution, problem identification, problem resolution, and decision-making skills.

Physical Attributes of Job:

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to clients and staff. Must have normal vision or use of glasses/corrective lenses to bring vision to normal. Must have high manual dexterity Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to reach, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, reach, kneeling, twist/turn.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$20.00 – $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Bereavement leave Health insurance Paid jury duty Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Profit sharing

Schedule:

Day shift No weekends Ability to

Commute:

Charleston, SC 29412 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Charleston, SC 29412: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person