Orthodontic Assistant

Orthodontic Assistant
Company:

Dental Care Alliance


Details of the offer

Main Street Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics is looking for an Orthodontic Assistant for our office located in Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061. This is a full-time position for the following days Monday - Thursday 8:30-5:30. The Dental Assistant we hire is required to be a Certified Orthodontic Dental Assistant, experience preferred, but not required as we will consider a recent graduate from a formal dental assisting program. Must be a team player with a compassionate attitude; self-motivated and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. We offer a competitive salary, plus benefits!
Prepares the treatment room for patients undergoing orthodontic procedures by following prescribed protocols and procedures. Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient. Provides relevant information to patients and employees regarding orthodontic care by addressing questions and requests. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments. Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth. Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts. Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances. Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory. Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions. Documents dental care services by charting in patient records. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Other duties as assigned #JAN
Required Skills: Must possess an X-ray license for Maryland (MD) to comply with state regulations. Experience working as a Dental Assistant, or training from a formal Dental Assistant program At DCA we don't just accept differences — we celebrate them and recognize the value this brings to our patients and employees. DCA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity and consideration are afforded to all qualified applicants and employees. We won't unlawfully discriminate on the basis of gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law.
The DCA team is best characterized by the relationships we have with our patients and each other. We embrace collaboration which is necessary to innovate in today's changing world of dentistry . Our culture encourages participation, diversity of thought, innovation, and strong execution.
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Orthodontic Assistant
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