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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
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).