Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Benefits: Health insurance 401(k)/IRA retirement planPaid time offPaid vacation daysPaid holidaysCE credit reimbursementUniform reimbursementMonthly team lunch provided by Dr. Novick$300 sign on bonus after 6 monthsResponsibilities and Requirements of the Orthodontic Dental Assistant:1+ year of experience requiredPrepare and maintain dental instruments, supplies/equipment, and orthodontic materialsEvaluate patient oral hygiene and cooperationTake impressions and bite registrationsScanning/Digital ImpressionsPrepare teeth for bonding and assist doctor with bondingPlace and remove separators and fit bandsCheck for loose bands and brackets at every appointmentRemove, size and place archwires, bands/brackets, and bonding cementRecord procedures in treatment cardResponsible for completing Easy Rx lab slipsFollow the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC and local standardsUnderstanding of Novick Orthodontics sterilization protocolBe available to help clean, sterilization/disinfection, and re-circulate instrumentsEducate parents and patients on treatment progressInitiate cooperation letters, deband letters, etc. are posted and sent when appropriatePerform other tasks as assigned by the doctorSchedule: Monday: 9:30AM-6:00PMTuesday: 11:00AM-7:00PMWednesday: 7:30AM-3:00PMThursday: 9:30AM-6:00PMFriday: 9:30AM-1:00PM