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Orthodontic Assistant Location: US-TX-San Antonio Jobcode: 218552 Email Job
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We are seeking a positive and professionalOrthodontic Assistantto join ourRisasFamily.Our Orthodontic Assistants are empowered to educate and communicate with our patients on treatment and procedures while using the latest state of the art technologies to provide patients with the best care and experience(link removed)>We invest in our employee's growth and development through cross training in several dentalspecialties for a more well-rounded experience(link removed)>Orthodontic Assistantsget to workhands onwith the doctors, inprovidingexceptionalcare for our patients(link removed)> Responsibilities
- Assist doctors in all dental procedures andortho treatments
- Sterilize,disinfect,and prepareinstruments andequipmentfor patienttreatment
- Check all patient dental appliances prior to adjustment and remove if necessary
- Assist with bonding, banding, debonding, and coronal polishing procedures
- Assist in adjustments including wire changes, tie changes, placing separators, and bite stops
- Complete x-rays and intra-oral pictures of patients in an efficient and timely manner
- Educate patients on general oral healthcare asdirected by thedoctor
- Present treatment to patients based onDoctorrecommendations
- Record patient charting and all the doctor’s notes in the digital patient chart asdirected
- Maintain inventory andsupplies
- Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, andRisaspolicies and practices)
- Anyadditionalduties andresponsibilitiesasassigned
Qualifications
- Bilingual in Spanish/English
- High School Diploma or GEDrequired
- Dental Assisting Certificatepreferred
- X-ray certification orability to obtainwithin 3months ofhire
- Coronal polish certificationpreferred
- 1-2years' experienceas an Orthodontic Assistant preferred
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Jobs and Careers
San Antonio, TX
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