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Health Advocates Network

Dental Assistant - Clinic

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What they do

A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.

$42,676 / year median in West Virginia

+32% projected growth

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Job Description

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking an
  • Orthodontic Dental Assistant
  • to work at a facility in
  • Parkersburg, WV.
  • Pay Rate:
  • $20 / hour
Duties:
Job Summary:
As an Orthodontic Assistant you will play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care by assisting the doctor in orthodontic procedures, treatment planning, and patient education. You will help maintain a well-organized practice by preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, assisting in procedures and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments for orthodontic procedures.
  • Assist the doctor with patient treatment, positioning instruments, and handling orthodontic appliances.
  • Educate patients on treatment plans, post-procedure care, and oral hygiene.
  • Manage patient scheduling and assist with front-office tasks as needed.
  • Support dentists and staff with treatment planning, billing, and insurance matters.
  • Ensure accurate submission of expenses and invoices.
  • Maintain office inventory, including supplies and equipment.
  • Address patient and employee concerns professionally.
  • Contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment.
Job Summary:
As an Orthodontic Assistant you will play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care by assisting the doctor in orthodontic procedures, treatment planning, and patient education. You will help maintain a well-organized practice by preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, assisting in procedures and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments for orthodontic procedures.
  • Assist the doctor with patient treatment, positioning instruments, and handling orthodontic appliances.
  • Educate patients on treatment plans, post-procedure care, and oral hygiene.
  • Manage patient scheduling and assist with front-office tasks as needed.
  • Support dentists and staff with treatment planning, billing, and insurance matters.
  • Ensure accurate submission of expenses and invoices.
  • Maintain office inventory, including supplies and equipment.
  • Address patient and employee concerns professionally.
  • Contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment.
Skills:
Required Skills & Experience:
  • See education section for requirements.
  • Experience as an
Orthodontics Assistant Preferred Skills & Experience:
  • N/A Required Skills & Experience:
  • See education section for requirements.
  • Experience as an
Orthodontics Assistant Preferred Skills & Experience:
N/A Education:
Required Education:
  • Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program. OR
  • One year of hands-on experience as a Dental Assistant.
Preferred Education:
  • N/A Required Certifications & Licensure:
  • CPR card.
Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
  • N/A Required Education:
  • Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program. OR
  • One year of hands-on experience as a Dental Assistant.
Preferred Education:
  • N/A Required Certifications & Licensure:
  • CPR card.
Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
  • N/A If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at
  • (800) 928-5561
  • and ask to speak with
  • Destiny
  • Monday-Friday (08:30 AM
  • 05:00 PM PST).
\#IndeedStaffHealth Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability