Orthodontic Assistant

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Pay

$23.00 - $27.50 an hour
Job type

Part-time

Full-time
 
Benefits
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401(k)
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Paid sick time
Opportunities for advancement
 
Full job description
Position: Orthodontic Assistant (OA)

We are a fast-growing dental company with offices located in East Los Angeles, Inglewood, Lynwood, Pico Rivera, and Westchester. Our state-of-the-art dental practice is seeking a talented & enthusiastic Orthodontic Assistant.

Required Qualifications:

A minimum of 1 year of related experience

Any required state specific licenses or certifications

A current CPR certification

An active X-Ray license

What We’ll Offer You

High Hourly/Competitive Pay/Benefits

Schedule: Monday through Friday & Some Saturdays & Sundays| Up to 15-16 days per month

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

· Perform orthodontic adjustments

· Prepare teeth for bonding and debanding

· Assist in the placement and removal of appliances

· Sterilize instruments and operatories

· Take digital radiographs and full records

· Take alginate impressions

· Fixed retainer fabrication and cementation

· Bracket set-up/placement

· Charting of patient information

· Impressions for study models

· Placement of space maintainers

· Communicate with patients regarding treatment and oral hygiene

· Maintain and manage patient records in compliance with HIPPA

· Select and pre-size orthodontic bands & arch wires prescribed by the orthodontist

· Remove and re-cement properly contoured and fitting loose bands that are not permanently attached to any appliance

· Assist orthodontist with orthodontic treatment

· Encourage, educate, and motivate patients to follow the recommendations of the doctor

· Cleaning area

· Other duties as assigned by the Back-Floor Supervisor and/or the Ortho Manager

Education and Experience

· Current Certified OA

· X-ray license

· Orthodontic assisting experience-minimum 1 year

Qualifications

· Communication skills

· Accuracy

· Customer service skills

· Teamwork

· Initiative

· Adaptability

Requirements

· Sitting chairside for long periods of time

· Occasional standing

· Ability to travel to multiple locations

· Reliable transportation

· Must be able to handle a high volume of pts

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $27.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time
Vision insurance
Experience:

Orthodontics: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:

Certified Orthodontic Assistant (Required)
Location:

Los Angeles County, CA (Required)
Ability to Commute:

Los Angeles County, CA (Required)
Work Location: In person