Our dental office in Tacoma Washington is growing!

We are seeking a highly motivated orthodontic assistant with a great attitude who is fun, detail oriented, compassionate and loves treating children to join our state of the art, modern practice.

We have a beautiful office with an energetic team, the latest technology, and a diverse patient base. We are committed to the highest standard of care and have made waves in the community with our customer service and want an energetic, pro-active employee that loves their job and shares our values to help children achieve a lifetime of great oral health and healthy habits!

Responsibilities:

• Preparing patients and treatment rooms for orthodontic procedures
• Sterilizing instruments, and proper cleaning of treatment rooms
• Assist the Orthodontist as needed
• Take PVS impressions/scans and bite registrations for Aligner treatment.
• Perform x-rays as needed
• Scheduling patients for follow up treatment and adjustment appointments
• Lab duties as instructed
• Perform bonding, adjustments, rebonds, retainer checks and debands
• Removal of fixed bands/brackets
• Ligature and wire removal and replacement.
• Size, fit, and cement orthodontic bands
• Conduct post-treatment procedures, as instructed by the Orthodontist.
• Effectively communicate with patients/parents regarding: POH, rubberband wear, treatment progress, and cooperation.
• Stock operatories and maintain clinical supply inventory.
• Clean and disinfect between patients and deep clean office and operatories as needed.

Requirements:

• Current dental assisting certification
• Minimum of 1yr in orthodontics
• X-Ray Certificate
• Compliance with all health & safety regulations and state dental practice requirements.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, and sterilization methods.
• Excellent communication and people skills with the ability to build rapport with others.
• Well-organized, detail oriented and reliable.
• Ability to demonstrate high ethical standards.
• CPR certified
• Bilingual Preferred

Pay: $18.00-22.00/HR DOE

Full-time or Part-time 3days/week

Benefits: PTO, 401k

COVID-19 considerations:
We have gone above and beyond the CDC, ADA, AAPD and state guidelines with regard to keeping our office, staff and patients safe during the COVID pandemic