Orthodontist Assistant

Orthodontist Assistant APN Staffing & Employment Solutions Phoenix, AZ Job Details Full-time $20 - $30 an hour 4 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Coronal Polish Certificate High school diploma or GED X-Ray Certification Chairside coronal polishing Dental x-ray Cleaning Orthodontics Patient interaction Polishing Full Job Description

ORTHODONIST ASSISTANT S. CENTRAL ARIZONA

This is a full time, direct hire opportunity working 4/10's week. $20.00-$26.00 hour - DOE Orthodontist Assistant will perform basic supportive dental procedures under the supervision of a licensed Orthodontist and perform job functions as defined by the Dental Assisting Board.

JOB DESCRIPTION

 Ensure quality of care by preparing treatment area for patient; cleans, sterilizes and sets up treatment area, and pulls patient's chart.  Prepare patient for treatment by reviewing medical chart, greeting, seating, draping, taking blood pressure and other vital signs, and communicating information.  Assure efficiency of Orthodontist by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for Orthodontist access; suctioning and passing instruments.  Assure readiness of materials by selecting, mixing basses/impression materials, placing materials for use, and setting up digital dentistry equipment.  Complete coronal polishing, as requested by an Orthodontist.  Take and develop patient's x-rays, as requested by Orthodontist and per regulatory and department protocol and procedures.  Obtain intra-oral and extra-oral photographs.  Mount and file dental x-rays per department procedures.  Obtain digital impressions, as requested by an Orthodontist.  Removing and placing orthodontic wires, elastic bands, coil springs, as instructed by the Orthodontist.

REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

 High School diploma or equivalency.  X-Ray Certification required.  Coronal Polishing Certification required.  Orthodontic Assisting experience preferred.  Certified Orthodontic Assistant preferred. If not certified - must obtain certification within 60 days of employment. #IND1

Pay:

$20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person