Orthodontist Assistant
City
S. Central
S. Central
State
AZ
AZ
Position Id
3377
3377
ORTHODONIST ASSISTANT
S. CENTRAL ARIZONA
This is a full time, direct hire opportunity working 4/10's week.
$20.00-$26.00 hour - DOE
Must have X-Ray and Coronal Certification ****
Orthodontist Assistant will perform basic supportive dental procedures under the supervision of a licensed Orthodontist and perform job functions as defined by the Dental Assisting Board.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Ensure quality of care by preparing treatment area for patient; cleans, sterilizes and sets
up treatment area, and pulls patient’s chart.
Prepare patient for treatment by reviewing medical chart, greeting, seating, draping,
taking blood pressure and other vital signs, and communicating information.
Assure efficiency of Orthodontist by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment
area; positioning instruments for Orthodontist access; suctioning and passing
instruments.
Assure readiness of materials by selecting, mixing basses/impression materials, placing
materials for use, and setting up digital dentistry equipment.
Complete coronal polishing, as requested by an Orthodontist.
Take and develop patient’s x-rays, as requested by Orthodontist and per regulatory and
department protocol and procedures.
Obtain intra-oral and extra-oral photographs.
Mount and file dental x-rays per department procedures.
Obtain digital impressions, as requested by an Orthodontist.
Removing and placing orthodontic wires, elastic bands, coil springs, as instructed by the
Orthodontist.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or equivalency.
X-Ray Certification required.
Coronal Polishing Certification required.
Orthodontic Assisting experience preferred.
Certified Orthodontic Assistant preferred. If not certified - must obtain certification within 60 days of employment.
For more information, contact Ren'e at 602 788-5890 x116 or email at Rene@apnusa.com
S. CENTRAL ARIZONA
This is a full time, direct hire opportunity working 4/10's week.
$20.00-$26.00 hour - DOE
Must have X-Ray and Coronal Certification ****
Orthodontist Assistant will perform basic supportive dental procedures under the supervision of a licensed Orthodontist and perform job functions as defined by the Dental Assisting Board.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Ensure quality of care by preparing treatment area for patient; cleans, sterilizes and sets
up treatment area, and pulls patient’s chart.
Prepare patient for treatment by reviewing medical chart, greeting, seating, draping,
taking blood pressure and other vital signs, and communicating information.
Assure efficiency of Orthodontist by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment
area; positioning instruments for Orthodontist access; suctioning and passing
instruments.
Assure readiness of materials by selecting, mixing basses/impression materials, placing
materials for use, and setting up digital dentistry equipment.
Complete coronal polishing, as requested by an Orthodontist.
Take and develop patient’s x-rays, as requested by Orthodontist and per regulatory and
department protocol and procedures.
Obtain intra-oral and extra-oral photographs.
Mount and file dental x-rays per department procedures.
Obtain digital impressions, as requested by an Orthodontist.
Removing and placing orthodontic wires, elastic bands, coil springs, as instructed by the
Orthodontist.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or equivalency.
X-Ray Certification required.
Coronal Polishing Certification required.
Orthodontic Assisting experience preferred.
Certified Orthodontic Assistant preferred. If not certified - must obtain certification within 60 days of employment.
For more information, contact Ren'e at 602 788-5890 x116 or email at Rene@apnusa.com