Job description

Job Description – Orthodontic Assistant

Intermountain Dental Specialists (IDS)

Pleasant View, Utah

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The primary role of the orthodontic assistant is to support the success of the clinicians through effective delivery of an exceptional patient experience. Orthodontic assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. Orthodontic assistants prepare patients for oral examination and assist other dental professionals in providing treatment to the teeth, mouth, and gums.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Intermountain Dental Specialists procedure, standards of care, and state and federal regulations.

• Actively participate in the patient experience by striving to keep your patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns
• Escort patients to/from the front desk and introduce them to other team members as appropriate
• Communicate with the front and back office teams to ensure the schedule runs smoothly and efficiently
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment; clean each operatory in accordance with the state applicable infection control guidelines
• Prepare patients for treatment, and assist the orthodontist- thereby enabling them to provide efficient, quality orthodontic treatment
• At the direction of the dentist, complete radiographs and intra-oral pictures of patients in an efficient and timely manner
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, replenishing as needed to provide efficient patient care
• Work closely with the lead assistant to ensure adequate clinical supplies are ordered
• Wielding suction tools and passing instruments during treatment
• Changing out wires and brackets
• Adjusting fit of clear aligners such as Invisalign
• Adjusting retainer fit
• Providing at-home instructions for proper orthodontic care
• Preparing and taking patient molds
• Setting up, tracking, and monitoring patients’ payment plans for braces treatment
• Record patient charting and all of the orthodontist’s notes in the digital patient chart as directed by the dentist.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, and interaction with patients, office staff, and physicians
• May occasionally be required to lift up to 10lbs and assist with equipment
• Working indoors in close proximity to others
• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases/materials

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• High school diploma or relevant qualification
• Superb verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities
• Dolphin experience preferred
• X-ray certification preferred
• Previous dental office experience preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $11.50 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pleasant View, UT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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