Dental Assistant - Orthodontic and Pediatric

At Carolina Orthodontics and Children's Dentistry, our top priority is to provide our patients with the highest quality care in a friendly, fun, state-of-the-art environment with unmatched professional service. Our specialists and the entire team are proud to offer outstanding orthodontic and children's dental care.

Are YOU

• Outstanding
• Reliable
• Technical
• Hard-working
• Observant
• Passionate
• Empathetic
• Dynamic
• Outstanding

WE are

• Compassionate
• Authentic
• Rowdy (at times)
• One-of-a-kind
• Leaders
• Inclusive
• Nurturing
• Appreciative

At Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry we believe that every person, every job and every day is important! If you believe that too, we'd love to meet you!

PTO * Health/Vision/Dental * 401k

Position Summary

The job of an orthodontic and pediatric clinical assistant is to ensure that each patient consistently receives outstanding, individualized service at each treatment appointment.

Responsibilities

Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of each clinical day engaged and ready to participate in team morning meeting

Ensure that patients have an excellent experience by providing care in a patient-friendly environment. This includes bringing patients back on time for their scheduled appointment and greeting and acknowledging each patient by name at the treatment appointment

The goal of the assistant is to, over time, get to know the patients and interact with families on an individual level (i. e. team member remembers things about each patient)

Serve as chairside clinical assistant, demonstrating proficiency in all areas of assisting

Demonstrate proficiency in orthodontic and dental language and terminology such that clinical assistant can type chart notes using the terms and abbreviations used by the practice

• Demonstrate proficiency in practice management software such that assistant can schedule next visit chairside
• Efficiently run clinical chair to see 12-15 patients per day in a timely manner
• Assist in instrument sterilization via cold sterile, dry-heat, and autoclave methods
• Work with other team members, both clinical and administrative, to help the day run smoothly
• Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the doctor

Qualifications

• Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates)
• Dental x-ray certification