Ortho Dental Assistant - San Diego, United States - Children's Primary Dental Group

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Job Description

Job Description

PURPOSE- We offer a very competitive salary and benefits package as well as growth opportunities to our full-time employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision. We also offer paid time off, company holidays and much more We are looking for an Orthodontic Assistant ready to make a difference in the lives of families. Below is a brief description of what the job would entail. You will thrive here if you are someone who wants to grow professionally while serving your community at the same time.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY- The Orthodontic Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day functions associated with the orthodontic operations. The Orthodontic Assistant will assist clinically and help with patient records and treatments.

As an Orthodontic Assistant, one of the main functions of this role is to ensure new patient growth in the form of new ortho "starts" each month.

General Requirements Include:

• Maintaining accurate records of patients' oral health histories and treatment progress.
• Ensuring that all orthodontic instruments and equipment are properly sterilized before each use.
• Keeping patients' mouths dry during orthodontic procedures by using a suction hose as needed.
• Taking intraoral X-rays of patients' mouths.
• Taking photographs of patients' teeth to aid the Orthodontist in developing treatment plans and to document patient progress.
• Taking digital scans and or dental molds of patients' teeth for the fabrication of customized aligners and retainers.
• Removing and replacing wires, coil springs, donuts, and elastic bands.
• Educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices and braces aftercare.
• Responsible for spending time with patients seeking Orthodontic care and providing knowledge around questions related to planned treatment, corresponding fees, and financial ledgers.
• Learn and comply with MDC's administrative procedures and follow policies listed in the employee manual to ensure consistent standards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance. Ensure any release of patient information is done according to the Company guidelines.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES- Additional duties will be assigned as necessary to achieve the Company standards and goals as efficiently as possible.

SPECIFIC SKILLS-

· Relationship building skills- must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships.

· Ortho certification is a plus but not mandatory.

Registered Dental Assistant a plus but not mandatory

· Experience working chair-side clinically with an orthodontist

· Must be customer service oriented and able to always communicate with a pleasant demeanor.

· Communication- effective written and verbal communication

· Possess excellent organizational skills- strong attention to detail, be able to multitask and perform job duties in a timely manner.

· PC skills and be able to learn and successfully use new programs as required. Computer proficiency with OneDrive, Windows and Office is preferred; as well as experience with a fax machine, copy machine, and general office equipment.

**Managed By: Massoumi Dental Corp (MDC) a dental support organization

Company DescriptionPURPOSE- We offer a very competitive salary and benefits package as well as growth opportunities to our full-time employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision. We also offer paid time off, company holidays and much more We are looking for an Orthodontic Assistant ready to make a difference in the lives of families. Below is a brief description of what the job would entail. You will thrive here if you are someone who wants to grow professionally while serving your community at the same time.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY- The Orthodontic Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day functions associated with the orthodontic operations. The Orthodontic Assistant will assist clinically and help with patient records and treatments.
As an Orthodontic Assistant, one of the main functions of this role is to ensure new patient growth in the form of new ortho "starts" each month.
General Requirements Include:

•\tMaintaining accurate records of patients' oral health histories and treatment progress.

•\tEnsuring that all orthodontic instruments and equipment are properly sterilized before each use.

•\tKeeping patients' mouths dry during orthodontic procedures by using a suction hose as needed.

•\tTaking intraoral X-rays of patients' mouths.

•\tTaking photographs of patients' teeth to aid the Orthodontist in developing treatment plans and to document patient progress.

•\tTaking digital scans and or dental molds of patients' teeth for the fabrication of customized aligners and retainers.

•\tRemoving and replacing wires, coil springs, donuts, and elastic bands.

•\tEducating patients on proper oral hygiene practices and braces aftercare.

•\tResponsible for spending time with patients seeking Orthodontic care and providing knowledge around questions related to planned treatment, corresponding fees, and financial ledgers.

•\tLearn and comply with MDC's administrative procedures and follow policies listed in the employee manual to ensure consistent standards.

•\tMaintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance. Ensure any release of patient information is done according to the Company guidelines.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES- Additional duties will be assigned as necessary to achieve the Company standards and goals as efficiently as possible.

SPECIFIC SKILLS-

•\tRelationship building skills- must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships.

•\tOrtho certification is a plus but not mandatory

•\tExperience working chair-side clinically with an orthodontist

•\tMust be customer service oriented and able to always communicate with a pleasant demeanor.

•\tCommunication- effective written and verbal communication

•\tPossess excellent organizational skills- strong attention to detail, be able to multitask and perform job duties in a timely manner.

•\tPC skills and be able to learn and successfully use new programs as required. Computer proficiency with OneDrive, Windows and Office is preferred; as well as experience with a fax machine, copy machine, and general office equipment.

**Managed By: Massoumi Dental Corp (MDC) a dental support organization

Company Description

PURPOSE- We offer a very competitive salary and benefits package as well as growth opportunities to our full-time employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision. We also offer paid time off, company holidays and much more We are looking for an Orthodontic Assistant ready to make a difference in the lives of families. Below is a brief description of what the job would entail. You will thrive here if you are someone who wants to grow professionally while serving your community at the same time.\r
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JOB RESPONSIBILITY- The Orthodontic Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day functions associated with the orthodontic operations. The Orthodontic Assistant will assist clinically and help with patient records and treatments.\r
As an Orthodontic Assistant, one of the main functions of this role is to ensure new patient growth in the form of new ortho "starts" each month. \r
General Requirements Include:\r

•\tMaintaining accurate records of patients' oral health histories and treatment progress.\r

•\tEnsuring that all orthodontic instruments and equipment are properly sterilized before each use.\r

•\tKeeping patients' mouths dry during orthodontic procedures by using a suction hose as needed.\r

•\tTaking intraoral X-rays of patients' mouths.\r

•\tTaking photographs of patients' teeth to aid the Orthodontist in developing treatment plans and to document patient progress.\r

•\tTaking digital scans and or dental molds of patients' teeth for the fabrication of customized aligners and retainers.\r

•\tRemoving and replacing wires, coil springs, donuts, and elastic bands.\r

•\tEducating patients on proper oral hygiene practices and braces aftercare.\r

•\tResponsible for spending time with patients seeking Orthodontic care and providing knowledge around questions related to planned treatment, corresponding fees, and financial ledgers.\r

•\tLearn and comply with MDC's administrative procedures and follow policies listed in the employee manual to ensure consistent standards.\r

•\tMaintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance. Ensure any release of patient information is done according to the Company guidelines.\r
ADDITIONAL DUTIES- Additional duties will be assigned as necessary to achieve the Company standards and goals as efficiently as possible.\r
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SPECIFIC SKILLS- \r

•\tRelationship building skills- must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships.\r

•\tOrtho certification is a plus but not mandatory\r

•\tExperience working chair-side clinically with an orthodontist\r

•\tMust be customer service oriented and able to always communicate with a pleasant demeanor.\r

•\tCommunication- effective written and verbal communication \r

•\tPossess excellent organizational skills- strong attention to detail, be able to multitask and perform job duties in a timely manner.\r

•\tPC skills and be able to learn and successfully use new programs as required. Computer proficiency with OneDrive, Windows and Office is preferred; as well as experience with a fax machine, copy machine, and general office equipment.\r
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**Managed By: Massoumi Dental Corp (MDC) a dental support organization