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PART TIME ORTHO Dental Assistant (2 days ONLY WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY) ORTHO EXPERIENCE MANDATORY
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Brushes and Brackets Dental Studio
Jacksonville, FL (In Person)
$42,640 Salary, Part-Time
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We are looking for a competent ortho dental assistant who will make the orthodontist's office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You'll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic ortho tasks off the orthodontist's shoulders. Ortho dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect to dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Responsibilities Welcome customers in the dental office Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort Be very familiar with Orthodontic terminology and instruments Orthodontic records and photography Understanding different phases of orthodontic treatment Placing banding and bracketing Selecting and pre-sizing orthodontic bands Selecting and pre-sizing archwires Securing or unsecuring an archwire Selecting prescribed extra-oral appliances Removing and recementing properly contoured and fitting loose bands Making impressions for study casts Placing or removing prescribed pre-treatment separators Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed Sterilize instruments according to regulations Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry Undertake lab tasks as instructed Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked Schedule appointments Maintain accurate patient records Proven experience as dental assistant /ortho assistant Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods Understanding of health & safety regulations Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus Good computer skills Excellent communication and people skills Attention to detail Well-organized and reliable High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)