November 7, 2024

Cumberland Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

White House

FULL TIME

Orthodontic Assistant

Overview:

Pay Rate: $17 - $25 / hour based on experience and qualifications.

Location: White House

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 745am-5pm & Friday 745am-5pm

Cumberland Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, an affiliate of Spark Dental Management, has an immediate opportunity available for a Orthodontic Dental Assistant!

Are you an Orthodontic Assistant who is passionate about making a difference in patients' oral health? Do you take pride in providing exceptional care and educating patients on the importance of oral hygiene? If so, Cumberland Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics is the place for you!

We are seeking a skilled Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our team. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can grow and develop your skills while making a positive impact on patient's oral health.

Responsibilities:

Must be able to work in a pediatric, child-friendly environment
Review all hygiene patient charts including; reason and necessity of visit, medical history, and x-ray requirement
Verify patient information with parent or guardian, according to HIPAA privacy standards
Verify the patient has consent for treatment from parent or guardian
Advise parent or guardian what to expect in the visit and address any concerns
Charting all existing/missing teeth, existing restorations, and/or dental procedures
Obtaining all x-rays necessary in the best quality possible
Maintaining accurate clinical notes of each visit
Clean and sterilize all instruments following OSHA and company standards. This includes; scrubbing instruments, packing the instruments and processing them through the statim or autoclave sterilizer
Must maintain Dental Assisting License in good standing and complete the CE Credits required by state

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent
Current CPR Healthcare Provider Certification Preferred
Dental office experience preferred
Since this position does require working with children, a criminal background check will be required.